Wild turkeys cometh

Around our parts wild turkeys roam the back roads. In my business of travelling from house to house to care for stay-at-home felines,  I have the pleasure of watching these rather homely birds go about their day. As long as they don't dive-bomb my car, which they did years back "Ahhhh!",  then I think they are pretty cool. But we do have a history.

photos taken last week

Four years ago I was driving the back roads and I came upon a flock of them. At the time I was driving a little red car belonging to my friend who was ill with cancer. I was actually heading to her home when I spotted them in the middle of the road. I slowed down so not to hit them and reached for my camera to photograph their charming faces. All of a sudden, one flew up in the air and landed on the car.  Ok,  this wasn't fun anymore. At first I thought they were seeking help and then realized that they did not like the car amongst them. Maybe it was the colour red that offended them. One threw itself against the windshield while others jumped around on the road . It was like I was in a Hitchcock movie.

"Holy Cow! I screamed like a girl and hit the gas. 

Here's what they look like up close and personal.

"Oh my goodness...hahaha! They freak me out!

It's been very cold the last few days. I have gone through 3 large bags of dry food for the ferals but have not actually seen one in weeks. What I do see are their tracks. 

That's enough to keep me feeding them in this freezing weather.

Just a reminder that the 2 hour premiere of the fourth season of Downton Abby is this Sunday night.

Don't miss it.

hugs, Deb