Turkey Trot...

 These three lovely ladies were in our yard early one morning.  We like seeing them in the yard - they eat ticks.  Ticks left by the deer that come into our yard that we also like seeing.  It works out pretty good for everyone. 

One morning there was lots of loud gobbling sounds.  Scanning the landscape we saw this proud fellow strutting around making quite a show.

It wasn't long before the competition showed up...

Super models don't do this much strutting coming down the runway showing off the spring collection. 

But the boys were into it. 

As a matter of fact, they forgot to pay attention to the girls who got bored and wandered off. 

I am sure there is a deep moral to this story.  You can probably come up with a few on your own.

As for me, I just like the idea of these guys strutting around in my backyard.  There is something to being reminded that the wildlife was here before us and they will still be strutting around when we have moved on.  I'm grateful these guys are willing to share.

For more information about wild turkeys in CT click here. And here.

Comments

[eb]

we have wild turkeys too - and I have a collection of their feathers - alas - gathered by my sweet ones after something happened in the road - love your thoughts on all of this strutting - certainly there are turkeys of many a stripe - happy summer temperatures to you dear Cat - and btw - Mr. Smudge is developing strength in those back legs as we speak... what a guy...

sweet dreams

xox - eb.