Head on with a turkey tom

Head on with a turkey tom
Closeup of a turkey tom head on in the Eastlake area of Thornton, Colorado. (Tony’s Takes)

Wow. That is one serious look from this dude, eh? 😉 

Despite the bad attitude, he did look really cool. His face was brilliantly flush in color and that iridescent plumage looked awesome. I managed to capture some crazy detail of him, right down to the hair on his head.

Taken on New Year’s Day, he is one member of a rafter of turkeys that hangs out in an area of suburbia not far from where I live. They have managed to do pretty well despite increased human encroachment. A new commuter rail line and the development it is spurring could spell trouble for them though.

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