Turkey Poult

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Description

I looked out the window and noticed two adults and 4 teenager turkeys (about the size of small chickens) scratching around out back. I had never captured them at this particular stage of growing up. On looking at them closely I have decided that they are right up there with black bears in terms of their “slob” factor. Like bears, they just don’t seem to care what all’s hanging off of them…

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They were blending into the environment pretty well. I’m leaving all the “stuff” on it.

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Z9, 180-600 lens, Nikon 1.4 TC, tripod, 1/1000th, f 8.5, 990mm, ISO 8000, cropped to 3891 x 3073


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I’ve seen a lot of turkeys around the neighborhood, Dave, but never one this young. Nice capture, good pose and detail.

The pattern on the back of the poult really makes this guy almost disappear in the BG. Very nice and sharp and the comp is very nice too…Jim

Hi, Dave,

We stopped by one of the local birding hotspots recently and discovered that most of the usual birds were skulking in the trees. A flock of wild turkeys had taken the place over. What a change from the old days, when wild turkeys had disappeared from so many parts of the United States!

This is nice, Dave. I like the bit of grass it picked up draped over it and it’s nice to know the youngsters aren’t hatched bald.

Good looking youngster, well seen and taken. I like the bit of head turn engaging us in the photo. Nice details throughout. Good to see one at this stage of growth.

These guys grow so fast, this is more likely only a month or two old .
Nice look at this fellow, and the bit of grass is a plus.
Fine detail and a great “curious” look.
Well-done!

What a cute little character. I love all the “stuff” handing off him. It Has givern you a lovely inquisitive head turn which immediately engages the viewer.

We don’t have these guys here. I like the way he blends into the BG Nice photo sharp