Backyard Turkey's

[TMAC]

Thought I'd share a series of pics containing a few turkeys that have been showing up for the last few weeks behind the house in the back field. The Lone Tom actually showed up for 7 mornings in a row. Then I have two hens that come out now and then but, to my surprise this particular morning they had chicks with them. This would be only my second time seeing wild turkey chicks.

 

[TMAC]

A few more of mister Tom. If he hangs around until fall I don't know if I can bring myself to harvest him. He surely is a pretty bird.

 

[TMAC]

Here's the pics of the two hens and their chicks. 7 Chicks total I think. The last picture I'm trying to show the distance the birds are actually away from the house. I've been taking their pictures from the upstairs bathroom window.

Thanks for looking.

 

[scott_vt]

Mornin Greg,
Thanks for the nice pictures ! We have an abundance of them up here also, and my wife loves to see the chicks walking through the field

I would be in big trouble with the wife if one disappeared

 

[TMAC]

Scott yes, they sure are nice to watch. Even though I'm a hunter I do respect all the wildlife. I try to give back as much as I take and never take more than I can eat. Interacting with and watching the wildlife is the most rewarding part of hunting. The other benefit though is the rewards from the harvest. It's nice to know that a person can still go out... harvest an animal use it to prepare a meal for your family without worrying about who's handled it and where it came from.

However my wife may have a guilt trip ready to put on me if I ever have a chance or decide to hunt this particular bird. Thanks for posting and your pictures I've seen on here from the hill top views are absolutely beautiful. I do have the person right Scott?

 

[TMAC]

Well, on this day I woke up and was surprised to see another hen had joined the group. It looks like she brought 8 more chicks to the flock. Mr. Tom was bold acting today. He was herding them around like a border collie.

 

[cisco]

I see lots of turkeys, sometimes having to hold up on dirt roads so a flock can pass unmolested. However, come hunting season - nada except occasional hens. Kind of get a hankering to nail one from my deer stand (when they seem to congregate just to annoy me) - but no, I wait until turkey season.
Anyhow, fine pictures. Thanks for sharing.

 

[TMAC]

I know what you mean Cisco. Seems like I have more encounters too with them when I'm in a deer stand versus actually going out to hunt them. Thanks for the reply.

 

[scott_vt]

Scott yes, they sure are nice to watch. Even though I'm a hunter I do respect all the wildlife. I try to give back as much as I take and never take more than I can eat. Interacting with and watching the wildlife is the most rewarding part of hunting. The other benefit though is the rewards from the harvest. It's nice to know that a person can still go out... harvest an animal use it to prepare a meal for your family without worrying about who's handled it and where it came from.

However my wife may have a guilt trip ready to put on me if I ever have a chance or decide to hunt this particular bird. Thanks for posting and your pictures I've seen on here from the hill top views are absolutely beautiful. I do have the person right Scott?

Mornin Greg,
Yep thats me, sorry for the lag on the response!!! Yes, thanks so much for the compliments on my photos Im just havin some fun taking them and it is fun to have a place like this to share them, along with others that enjoy nice country shots

Keep up the good work !