Smoke Morph Wild Turkey
I’ve only seen two smoke morph Wild Turkeys ever. The first one was over thirty years ago. The second was yesterday.
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It Was A Turkey Shoot Yesterday Morning…
Wild Turkey Tom In The Mountains
I’ve still never photographed a Wild Turkey tom in full display but this guy came close and the light angle was perfect for revealing his colors.
A Colorful Wild Turkey Tom – Reporting Banded Birds
I believe this is the only banded Wild Turkey I’ve ever photographed. I can read some of the band numbers and make a pretty good guess at the others.
Wild Turkey – An Iridescent Tom
When the light hits Wild Turkeys just right their colors can be downright impressive.
“Stuff” Going On In The Mountains Yesterday Morning
Some Recent Birds
A bird potpourri of sorts, just to give you a feeling for some of the other birds I’ve been photographing in the last ten days.
Wild Turkeys Feeding On Mystery Berries
These turkeys were using a feeding strategy that was both new to me and highly entertaining.
Red-tailed Hawks And Wild Turkeys Yesterday In Tooele County
I’ve been monitoring a Red-tailed Hawk nest in the mountains of Tooele County for at least 7 years now. It isn’t close to the road and I never approach it on foot to avoid disturbing the hawks but I have a good view of it through my long lens.
Wild Turkey In Flight
Rio Grande Wild Turkeys On The Promontory Peninsula
Yesterday Wild Turkeys saved the day for me along Promontory Road. There sure wasn’t much else out and about to photograph.
A Merriam’s Wild Turkey And Thoughts Of Family At Thanksgiving
Two subspecies of Wild Turkey are found in Utah, Merriam’s Turkey and the Rio Grande Turkey. They’re very similar in appearance and are best distinguished by their distinctive habitat requirements.
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It Was A Turkey Shoot Yesterday Morning…
Wild Turkey Tom In The Mountains
I’ve still never photographed a Wild Turkey tom in full display but this guy came close and the light angle was perfect for revealing his colors.
A Colorful Wild Turkey Tom – Reporting Banded Birds
I believe this is the only banded Wild Turkey I’ve ever photographed. I can read some of the band numbers and make a pretty good guess at the others.
Wild Turkey – An Iridescent Tom
When the light hits Wild Turkeys just right their colors can be downright impressive.
“Stuff” Going On In The Mountains Yesterday Morning
Some Recent Birds
A bird potpourri of sorts, just to give you a feeling for some of the other birds I’ve been photographing in the last ten days.
Wild Turkeys Feeding On Mystery Berries
These turkeys were using a feeding strategy that was both new to me and highly entertaining.
Red-tailed Hawks And Wild Turkeys Yesterday In Tooele County
I’ve been monitoring a Red-tailed Hawk nest in the mountains of Tooele County for at least 7 years now. It isn’t close to the road and I never approach it on foot to avoid disturbing the hawks but I have a good view of it through my long lens.
Wild Turkey In Flight
Rio Grande Wild Turkeys On The Promontory Peninsula
Yesterday Wild Turkeys saved the day for me along Promontory Road. There sure wasn’t much else out and about to photograph.
A Merriam’s Wild Turkey And Thoughts Of Family At Thanksgiving
Two subspecies of Wild Turkey are found in Utah, Merriam’s Turkey and the Rio Grande Turkey. They’re very similar in appearance and are best distinguished by their distinctive habitat requirements.