Bird Feeder

[miangus]

I had some bigger birds at the feeder.

 

[Steve in VA]

I had some bigger birds at the feeder.

That's really nice.

 

[WI Dan]

I had some bigger birds at the feeder.

I wish we had that problem. Wild turkey is one of our favorite meals. I didn't get one during hunting season last year.

 

[da.bees]

I wish we had that problem. Wild turkey is one of our favorite meals. I didn't get one during hunting season last year.

I've heard of shooting fish in a barrel but never shooting turkey at the birdfeeder.

 

[rossow (mn)]

I had some bigger birds at the feeder.

In past seasons I've had as many as two dozen turkeys around my feeders. This winter only one hen a few weeks ago. I have a huge oak woods across the road from my place, and I wonder if the usual visitors have found the acorns still abundant under the oaks. Spring will tell.

 

[da.bees]

In past seasons I've had as many as two dozen turkeys around my feeders. This winter only one hen a few weeks ago. I have a huge oak woods across the road from my place, and I wonder if the usual visitors have found the acorns still abundant under the oaks. Spring will tell.

To answer the question of whether turkeys moved on or still remain across road, listen at dusk from a position above trees for sound of turkey flying up to roost in several surrounding acres . Texas has a Fall and Spring season and that's how I scout before season. They often drift a few miles between Fall and Spring but once located they use territory daily with same routine.

 

[Texasmark]

Considering the caution turkeys take, and their shyness, they must have really been hungry to risk what they usually avoid to get a meal. How did they know that there was feed out there? Are they good smellers, or did hunger cause them to explore? Nice picture.

 

[stoughtonfarmboy]

In Madison, Wisconsin wild turkeys are a nuisance in some neighborhoods. Seem to have adapted quite well to city dwelling. The city has lots of parks and conservation areas, plus an expansive arboretum. Home for lots of deer as well.

Ken

 

[stoughtonfarmboy]

I am not a hunter, but it seems that out of season you can hardly drive down a back road without seeing a flock of turkeys or a small herd of deer. In season, not so much. Plus, illegal to shoot across a road and houses nearby.

Ken

 

[Fawteen]

Considering the caution turkeys take, and their shyness, they must have really been hungry to risk what they usually avoid to get a meal. How did they know that there was feed out there? Are they good smellers, or did hunger cause them to explore? Nice picture.

They come right up on my front steps and clean up after the tweety birds.

Last Summer, they'd follow me around like dogs waiting on me to scatter some seed for them. The braver ones would get as close as 5 or 6 feet as long as I didn't make any sudden moves.