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Wordless Wednesday: Wild Turkey Hen

Wild Turkey Hen
"It is not so much for its beauty that the forest makes a claim upon men's hearts, as for that subtle something, that quality of air that emanation from old trees, that so wonderfully changes and renews a weary spirit."
- Robert Louis Stevenson



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  1. SerenaNovember 22, 2011 at 9:54 PM

    Love that quote! The hen turkey looks like she is in a serious hurry to get into the cover of those trees. Great image. :)

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  2. FaytheNovember 22, 2011 at 10:06 PM

    I am surprised she is by herself? Hubby saw a few of ours running up the road last week. But I haven't seen any since last time hubby snapped their photos in our yard. I hope they are hiding well until Thanksgiving is over! hahaha! (I would never eat one that has been feeding in my yard... but some people do & even raise them)

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  3. MerylNovember 22, 2011 at 10:12 PM

    What a sweet photo to usher in the Thanksgiving holiday. I hope you and are family have a great one!

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  4. DrillerAANovember 22, 2011 at 10:12 PM

    Love this time of year and spending time in the outdoors. Nice post.

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  5. RenoTahoeNovember 22, 2011 at 10:29 PM

    These birds are cool. I used to live in a place where flocks of them would walk down the street and cruise right through my yard.

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  6. Kristin AquariannNovember 22, 2011 at 10:41 PM

    GrammyMouseTails - don't worry, there were four other turkeys straggling behind her. I saw them while on vacation in Paw Paw, West Virginia.

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  7. NovrozNovember 23, 2011 at 2:55 AM

    Elegant looking bird :)

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  8. AsteropeBCNovember 23, 2011 at 3:22 AM

    What a great shot for Thanksgiving! I've never seen a wild turkey in person.

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  9. Valerie-JaelNovember 23, 2011 at 3:35 AM

    This photo is just wonderful! Really magic! Valerie

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  10. VictoriaNovember 23, 2011 at 7:17 AM

    Beautiful and mysterious...fabulous photo!!
    Victoria

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  11. RhondaNovember 23, 2011 at 7:19 AM

    Not a great time of year to be a turkey :)
    Happy WW!

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  12. BusyWorkingMamaNovember 23, 2011 at 8:06 AM

    We used to have some running around our suburban neighborhood in Atlanta. Some guy raised them. They would jump on the hood of my car if you didn't drive by fast enough!

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  13. RetroCollageNovember 23, 2011 at 8:34 AM

    Wild turkeys remind me from a distance of pea-hens. Thanks for sharing this, & have a safe & enjoyable Thanksgiving!

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  14. KayeNovember 23, 2011 at 9:05 AM

    Nice shot! I love the shadows in the road.

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  15. AnonymousNovember 23, 2011 at 9:08 AM

    Great shot! Happy WW & Turkey day!

    http://thegreenhouseboutique.blogspot.com

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  16. autenaNovember 23, 2011 at 9:08 AM

    Looks like a very elegant turkey.

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  17. An Apel a DayNovember 23, 2011 at 9:38 AM

    That's a site you don't see everyday! My oldest didn't believe turkeys flew, so we had to show him videos on YouTube.

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  18. AnonymousNovember 23, 2011 at 10:21 AM

    Beautiful photo and quote. . .made my mind wander a little, remembering. . .
    (I love that I can find you in my facebook feed now too!)
    --Tess

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  19. Africa's BlogNovember 23, 2011 at 11:58 AM

    Beautiful photo and love the quote :)

    Thanks for stopping by and linking up at http://africasblog.com/2011/11/22/ww-puppies/

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  20. Gramma 2 ManyNovember 23, 2011 at 12:22 PM

    What a lucky shot!! Love it. We do not see wild Turkeys here. Sometimes Pheasants but not Turkeys.

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  21. CameraCruiseNovember 23, 2011 at 4:25 PM

    Great shot and quote!
    Happy Thanksgiving.

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  22. ArtSings1946November 23, 2011 at 4:49 PM

    Love the pictures and love trees !

    Peace and Happiness to ALL !

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  23. Lisabella RussoNovember 23, 2011 at 4:58 PM

    I don't think I've ever seen a wild turkey before! Thank you for sharing your shot, it's very nice.

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  24. PatriceNovember 23, 2011 at 6:38 PM

    What a find!

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  25. Rose ClearfieldNovember 23, 2011 at 11:16 PM

    Beautiful photo! Perfect for fall!

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  26. SuzyNovember 24, 2011 at 3:36 AM

    That's a great shot. Thanks for visiting my blog.

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  27. ElfReneeNovember 24, 2011 at 6:39 AM

    I love it!!! Happy Thanksgiving!!

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  28. SabinaNovember 25, 2011 at 10:52 AM

    Normally I think turkeys are awkward looking birds, but this one looks downright elegant.

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