With Thanksgiving approaching, it’s time to give thanks for the wild turkey. Once completely wiped out of the state due to over-harvesting, this bird is now a regular fixture of forests and even suburban and urban areas. Our past Photo Contest participants have captured the many facets of this fascinating species.
A male turkey, or tom, struts his stuff. 2012 Photo Contest entry, © Barye Hall
Yes, turkeys can fly! 2013 Photo Contest entry, © Andy Trushaw
The fleshy bump above the beak is called a snood. 2012 Photo Contest entry, © Richard Alvarnaz
The turkey chick, or poult, has a fuzzy head. 2013 Photo Contest entry, © Ronald Grant
Turkeys are social birds. 2012 Photo Contest entry, © Alison Colby Campbell.
the baby s so cute!