Tag Archives: displaying

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We have several flocks of Wild Turkeys on the coast. This is the time of year the magnificent males do their displaying. Paul Tran photographed this group of love-starved males.

What's funny to me is the lone female in the upper right corner - she isn't interested in the slightest.

Here's a photo of a closeup of a male Wild Turkey, taken by Siegfried Matull some years ago. Look at the fantastical colors and textures!

Thanks to Paul and to Siegfried for allowing me to share their photos with you here.

Sunny, warm and breezy on the Mendonoma Coast today.

Spring doesn't know...

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Jon Loveless recently photographed this Tom Turkey displaying his beautiful feathers to a very disinterested Hen.

You can often see this along Highway 1 this time of year, especially in the meadows of The Sea Ranch. I sure hope that female wild turkey gives him an approving look. He is rocking his feathers for her!

Thanks to Jon for allowing me to share his photo with you here.

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Barbara Thrush spotted this Tom Turkey showing off his beautiful tail feathers, obviously hoping to impress a Hen or two.

Tom Turkey displaying by Barbara ThrushThe males really have a lot of color, don't they? Siegfried Matull once photographed a male Tom Turkey flying from a  hedgerow on The Sea Ranch.

Siegfried's Wild Turkey flying out of a hedgerow by Siegfried MatullIt is thought these turkeys are not native here, but others disagree. We know they are here now and can be seen occasionally right alongside Highway One.

Thanks to Barbara and Siegfried for allowing me to share their photos with you here.

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For courtship displays, it doesn't get any better than a Tom Turkey. Jon Loveless captured this photo recently.

Wild Turkey in full regalia by Jon Loveless

There has to be a hen or two close by. Here's a photo Cathleen Crosby got of a Tom trying to impress a gal.

Tom Turkey displaying for a hen by Cathleen Crosby

To show you the intense colors of the male, here's a popular photo by Siegfried Matull. He caught it flying out of a hedgerow.

Siegfried's Wild Turkey flying out of a hedgerow by Siegfried Matull

Thanks to Jon, Cathleen, and Siegfried for allowing me to share their photos with you here.