Tag Archives: Tom Turkeys

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We have several flocks of Wild Turkeys on the coast. This is the time of year the magnificent males do their displaying. Paul Tran photographed this group of love-starved males.

What's funny to me is the lone female in the upper right corner - she isn't interested in the slightest.

Here's a photo of a closeup of a male Wild Turkey, taken by Siegfried Matull some years ago. Look at the fantastical colors and textures!

Thanks to Paul and to Siegfried for allowing me to share their photos with you here.

Sunny, warm and breezy on the Mendonoma Coast today.

Spring doesn't know...

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Today is Thanksgiving in the United States. It is traditional to serve turkey on Thanksgiving. President Obama pardons a turkey this time of year and the turkey lives the rest of its life in luxury on a farm. Here on the Mendonoma Coast, we have wild Turkeys. There is some debate whether they are native or introduced. Either way, they are here and they add color to our surroundings. Siegfried Matull photographs them at his Sea Ranch home.

Below you will see a group of Tom Turkeys displaying. There has to be some lovely Peahens close by.

 And here you will see a close up of a Tom Turkey.

 Siegfried tells me this Tom Turkey was attacking him! Siegfried lived to photograph another day.

Thanks to Siegfried for allowing me to share his photos with you here. Happy Thanksgiving to all!
To see another photo of Siegfried's, this one showing a Turkey flying out of a hedgerow, here's the link: http://www.mendonomasightings.com/2012/03/01/wild-turkey-flying-out-of-a-hedgerow-and-photographed-by-siegfried-matull/

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Carolyn André caught a Wild Turkey en pointe - up on its toes. It looks like it's doing an impersonation of a ballerina. Carolyn had another thought for a title - "Dressed for Thanksgiving, high heels and all!" The two other Tom Turkeys don't seem to be at all impressed.

I hope this photo will bring a smile to you today!