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Sleeping “beauty” for Turkey Tuesday

January 12, 2021 by Tony Leave a Comment

Sleeping “beauty” for Turkey Tuesday
A turkey tom takes a nap on New Year’s Day in Thornton, Colorado. (© Tony’s Takes)

Perhaps only a face a mother could love? 😉 

On New Year’s Day, a quick trip to the grocery store turned into a photo op for me. I take my camera with me just about everywhere and on this day, I was heading to the grocery store so I threw my bag in my truck.

After shopping, I took a detour through an area that has a nice open space and there I found the resident rafter of #turkeys hanging out in the neighborhood. They were very active, hanging out on an office building patio, walking on the sidewalks, giving some great poses, all with a suburban backdrop.

This particular tom was perhaps recovering a bit from too much partying bringing in the new year as he was quite tired.

Absolutely insane detail with my Canon EOSR5 camera and RF 100-500 lens. Taken in the Eastlake area of Thornton, Colorado.

Tom the turkey fluffs up and struts his stuff for Thanksgiving

November 26, 2020 by Tony Leave a Comment

Tom the turkey fluffs up and struts his stuff for Thanksgiving
A turkey tom struts his stuff in the suburbs of Denver, Colorado. (© Tony’s Takes)

Certainly you could have probably guessed what the subject would be for my photo today.

This handsome fellow is part of a rafter of turkeys that hangs out at a local open space. Coming home one day this past June, he was showcasing his awesome plumage and letting the other toms know who was in charge.

Certainly this year has been a hard one for everyone due to COVID and an election that seems to have only widened the divide in the nation. Here in Colorado, wildfires caused so much devastation this fall.

Despite all we have faced, I have to believe better days lie ahead on all fronts. The pandemic will, eventually, go away. Our nation will, I pray, remember that there is more that unites than divides us. The forests that have been burnt to the ground will grow again and our children and our children’s children will walk among a green landscape.

Yes it has been hard, and while it might be less obvious, there is much to be thankful for. I do wish all of you a very happy – and safe – Thanksgiving. God bless you.

Turkey tom showing off for the ladies

May 12, 2020 by Tony Leave a Comment

Turkey tom showing off for the ladies
A turkey tom struts for the ladies in the Eastlake area of Thornton, Colorado. (© Tony’s Takes)

Springtime means love is in the air and this handsome fellow was making sure the hens knew he was ready and raring. He would alternatively puff up and strut for the ladies then chase off a few other toms that were in the area.

It was a fun little ritual to watch and while their faces might not be much to look at, these guys really are cool looking.

This rafter of turkeys lives in the middle of suburbia at a local open space not far from where I live. Certainly it is a challenging environment for them and I do hope they continue to thrive as they are fun to see. 

Turkey toms battle for the ladies

April 30, 2020 by Tony Leave a Comment

Turkey toms battle for the ladies
A turkey tom chases off a competitor in Thornton, Colorado. (© Tony’s Takes)

A fun bit of action for #TurkeyThursday.

Last weekend I happened across our local rafter of turkeys and stopped to grab some pics as the toms were really putting on a nice show. While I got some good pics of them fluffed up and strutting, it was more fun watching them chase each other away from the ladies.

It was a cool little bit of action and I was kind of surprised at how fast they can move when they want. Women do have that effect sometimes.

A turkey tom chases off a competitor in Thornton, Colorado. (© Tony's Takes)
A turkey tom chases off a competitor in Thornton, Colorado. (© Tony’s Takes)
A turkey tom chases off a competitor in Thornton, Colorado. (© Tony's Takes)
A turkey tom chases off a competitor in Thornton, Colorado. (© Tony’s Takes)
A turkey tom chases off a competitor in Thornton, Colorado. (© Tony's Takes)
A turkey tom chases off a competitor in Thornton, Colorado. (© Tony’s Takes)

Turkey tom puffs up and puts on a show

February 23, 2020 by Tony Leave a Comment

Turkey tom puffs up and puts on a show
A turkey tom puffs up in Thornton, Colorado. (© Tony’s Takes)

This was a pleasant surprise yesterday afternoon. I had to run a quick errand and, as always, took my camera with me just in case. It turns out that was a good thing as I happened across a local rafter of turkeys that hangs out in suburbia not far from my house.

They were working their way through a field, nibbling on the foliage. There wasn’t a lot of action but this tom was kind enough to put on a quick display for me, showcasing its beautiful plumage. That face, well, it might not win any beauty contests but the colors are just awesome.

“Why are you looking at me that way?”

November 28, 2019 by Tony Leave a Comment

“Why are you looking at me that way?”
A turkey seems a bit concerned. (© Tony’s Takes)

I think this turkey might have been a bit concerned about being dinner. 😉

Happy Thanksgiving to all of you, from my family to yours. May you enjoy a blessed and safe holiday season!

Tom the turkey looking for love

April 23, 2019 by Tony Leave a Comment

Tom the turkey looking for love
A turkey tom struts his stuff for the ladies. (© Tony’s Takes)

He may not look like much to you and I but I bet those hens think he is absolutely to die for. 😀 

I happened across a rafter of these cool birds recently and while they didn’t care to get close, I managed a few decent shots.

Old Benjamin Franklin thought the turkey would make a fine national emblem writing to his daughter, “For the truth, the Turkey is in comparison a much more respectable bird, and withal a true original native of America… He is besides, though a little vain and silly, a bird of courage, and would not hesitate to attack a grenadier of the British Guards who should presume to invade his farm yard with a red coat on.”

I’m not sure about you, but I think we came up with a better choice.

A turkey tom runs after the hens. (© Tony’s Takes)
A turkey tom runs after the hens. (© Tony’s Takes)

Head on with your Thanksgiving meal

November 22, 2018 by Tony

Head on with your Thanksgiving meal
A Turkey tom faces head on while walking in Eastlake, Colorado. (© Tony’s Takes)

It is a good thing Turkeys taste good because they sure aren’t much to look at, eh? 😀

This handsome fellow is one of a rafter of wild turkeys that hangs out not far from my home, right in the heart of suburbia. Last April I happened across them as light snow fell and was able to get a bunch of cool captures of them, including this one as one of the toms marched straight at me. Yes, they are ugly, but they are fun to watch.

From my family to yours, I wish you all a very happy Thanksgiving and blessed holiday season to come!

Turkey tom showing off for the ladies

April 29, 2018 by Tony Leave a Comment

Taken back on Easter Sunday as light snow fell. The guys were doing their best to impress the ladies and put on a fashion show for them. Most of the time thing were quiet but the toms did get a bit aggressive toward each other a time or two. This guy is part of a rafter of turkeys that hangs out in a suburban area not far from where I live. There are some nice, natural open space areas for them but they oftentimes road the streets which is pretty fun and seems out of place.

A Turkey tom struts in the Eastlake area of Thornton, Colorado.  (© Tony’s Takes)
A Turkey tom struts in the Eastlake area of Thornton, Colorado. (© Tony’s Takes)

Suburban Wild Turkey gets its closeup

March 19, 2018 by Tony Leave a Comment

That’s a face only a mother could love, right? 😀

On the way home from playing ballet taxi for my daughter this evening, I happened across one of the toms from a nearby rafter of turkeys. He made for a quick, fun photo subject and, also gave me a chance to test out my Sigma 150-600 Sports since I calibrated the lens’ autofocus system with a product called FoCal from Reikan.

Continued testing will be the determining factor but on this first outing I have to say I am impressed. This was taken at 600mm from a distance of about 20 yards and is cropped at about 50%. You can make out tons of detail in the bird’s skin and count the hairs coming off its head.

Closeup of a Turkey tom in Thornton, Colorado. (© Tony’s Takes)
Closeup of a Turkey tom in Thornton, Colorado. (© Tony’s Takes)
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