This is NOT what you think of when you think of Florida!
Imagine my surprise when I saw these on the side of the hill
on my way to Walmart.
We live in a community of LOTS of houses but there are some wooded areas around and some green areas. So these wild turkeys must have walked through the neighborhood on their way to the woods!
I am so crazy about taking photos that I turned the flashers on my car and pulled over just a bit....and took a bunch of photos! Everyone that had to go around me slowed down to look though!
I get so excited seeing wildlife! Don’t you?
I’m joining Mary at the dear little red house
for Mosaic Monday!
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46 comments:
Its always exciting to see turkeys in the wild like that because its so unusual. At least for us.
Seeing wildlife is always a highlight! Three miles down the road from our house there is a moose crossing sign- I really want to see one!
I'm catching up on your last few posts and love the feathers in your hair...and that cowgirl shirt...you're always so stylish!
The wildlife is still around us, we just have to be on the lookout for it! How wonderful that you got to see them! Hopefully, they won't get chased by a neighborhood dog, LOL.
I think it is cool to see wild turkeys. I hope they stay safe. Great photos and mosaic. Have a wonderful week!
Looks like dinner to me:@) Fun pics, and yep, I wouldn't expect them in Florida.
We had the exact same thing happen this weekend behind our house. We had over 20 wild turkeys running around the property. I didn't get back to the house fast enough for the camera though. I would expect it in our area, but in FL...that's just crazy!
Very cool! I've never seen so many together (it might be a speed date :D) We stop for the sandhill cranes in SWFL.
I love seeing wildlife! I never remember seeing turkeys when I was young, but now we see them occasionally in the field behind our house.
Run turkeys run!!
We have dozens of wild turkeys here on Staten Island. They cause traffic jams and neighbors are losing their minds over them. We have some wooded areas but these birds hang out in residential neighborhoods!! xo
Believe it or not, we actually have wild turkeys running around our neighborhood at the Jersey Shore. I love seeing them...unique wild life.
Great shots, they are always to far away for me to capture them here. I hope you have a great week:)
How exciting here in Florida! I love seeing and hearing wildlife everyday. Great photo's!
What a photo opp, your timing was perfect. Nope not what I think of when I think of FL, maybe the tall pines.
Great nature shots and mosaic. Love your pumpkin header too........
~Emily
The French Hutch
Seems like everyone is seeing wild turkeys. What a treat that must have been. Thank you for sharing.
Cindy
I would have pulled to the side of the road, too! It is always fun to see wildlife. Fun! Have a delightful week!
Very cool! What an exciting thing to see, they look like they are enjoying the park :)
HI - I live in Florida, too, and this is a first for me!
Now, I'll have to keep my out for these little babies (although I'm in South Florida so maybe not so much of a chance??)
Thanks for sharing - have a great week!
Linda
beachside cottage
I don't see wild animals being a city girl.
I would pull over and take these photos. Hehehe, my daughter does not like it.
I would have done the same thing to get these shots of the turkeys. I am always pulling over to the side of the road to capture farm animals, hawks and everything else I find interesting.
Judith
Pretty cool! So are turkeys in all 50 states? I'm pretty sure they are! LOL!
Hello namemate! You are really blessed to be able to see and experience that beautiful places. Amazing,I would love to be there!
those turkeys are very brave coming out in the open so close to the big day!! Great photos,
I've never seen a wild turkey - great shots.
How wonderful! It's such a thrill to spot creatures wandering close by that you would never expect to see.
Wow! There are no wild turkeys in Germany...
Have a nice week,
Markus
I have never seen wild turkeys. GReat shots . We can always learn something new here
All such lovely pictures....seeing wildlife is always amazing...Great shots!
All the best
marinela
I never seen wild turkeys....cool !! enjoy a happy week...love from me...xxx...
Wild turkeys ... that is something to be thankful about. We don't celebrate thanksgiving here in Australia but I wish we did :)
Yes, I too enjoy and get excited at seeing wildlife. Pulling over and turning on the flashers is what I probably would have done, too, to get the pics!!! Well done!! Cathy
I do not want to think about Thanksgiving yet because apparently we are having some extra teens stay with us, and Shanley as told them we will be going to the lake! I am stressed about it already!!!
...but your turkey pics are cool :D
I would have pulled over too. It is exciting to see wild turkeys. Wonderful mosaic. V
I have seen them just a few times in my life and I am always so surprised at the fact that they look so different from their farmed cousins! I wonder if they taste different too?
Blessings, Joanne
I do that all the time ...stop with lights flashing to snap away at something...causing a traffic jam as people slow down to see what you are up to! So funny... Your pics are great...did you get one for the pot?..lol
Veronica
Tassels Twigs and Tastebuds
Wow so many turkeys. Wildlife pops up everywhere now days. I was running the other night in the city of Syracuse and had to stop for 4 deer to cross the road. I was shocked to see them in the city.
That is an interesting mosaic...they almost look like they posed on purpose!
I love seeing the turkeys and deer in the pastures and clearings... It still amazes me that they get so close to homes and roads.
I love it! We have so many around here but I always get so excited when I see them. :) Especially the babies. I even learned that they could fly some a few years ago, had no idea. :)
Have a wonderful week!
xoxo
I never tire of seeing wildlife. Wild turkeys roam around the golf course where we live along with several other wild creatures. The turkeys are fun to watch. Have a great week.------- Shannon
I sure hope they go undercover when it's time for your American Thanksgiving. Gobble, gobble.
-Karen
YES I do get excited too ! The turkeys are very cool
- KAT -
How neat...so glad you were able to catch some snapshots of them...makes for a beautiful mosaic...sometimes we see wild turkey too...I'm in the Northwest Florida Panhandle, a little ways out in the country... and not on the coast, but I'm always amazed when I see Wild Turkeys just going along like nobody's business off the side of the road :) Thanks for sharing...
Big hugs,
Queenie
This was definitely a fun sight to see! Do you believe there are a few wild turkeys that live in Manhattan? They stay in the trees in Battery Park and always cause a stir when they come down to eat..lol! Happy MM!
Love your photos of the wild turkeys! I've seen a couple around here, too (Northern Ohio) and yes, I also get very excited seeing wildlife!
Cindy
Ciao sono passata per un saluto... e complimenti a presto lù.
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