"Wild Turkey, Ashe County, North Carolina" (c) 2021 Stu Jenks.
Really wished the Founding Fathers had taken Ben Franklin's recommendation: the Wild Turkey would have been a great National bird. Bald Eagles are pretty and all, but they are thieves and not particularly noble to other wildlife. Turkeys are smart, good parents and tasty to eat. A truly American bird.
Deep in the grass, not seen in this photograph, are three baby turkeys, following close behind Mom. They stayed hidden. Mom did not.
Beautiful animal.
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