Okay, I hate to admit it, but I got faked out. This summer while driving through Brunswick Landing I was amazed to see male Wild Turkeys atop power poles every time I drove through Brunswick Landing. I had no idea why they were up there but could only guess that they were standing guard over nesting hen turkeys somewhere below. Every time I drove through I saw these birds, but soon started to notice they were in the exact same locations. What faithful birds I thought to myself and I faithfully eBirded them. Sometimes I even saw turkeys running alongside the road in the grasses, but these four males were always atop their poles. Finally one day I stopped to take their pictures and when I finally offloaded the photos I was shocked! I had been faked out by fake turkeys!
Trick or Treat on me!
Happy Halloween to you!
that's a high wird act Kathie!! Have a lovely weekend.
ReplyDeleteHahaha! That's a good trick! :-) Happy Halloween!
ReplyDeleteThanks Margaret and Kelly!
ReplyDeleteThat was a good laugh Kathie(:))
ReplyDeleteRoy, yes it was and the joke was on me!
DeleteI hope the power company considers building safe platforms for the osprey, if this is such a popular spot. Even one platform at a time would be a start ;)
ReplyDeleteUnknown, they do have nesting platforms in other areas of that property. If you scroll down a few posts you will see photos of the osprey on the nest with young. Thank you for stopping by and commenting on my blog. I very much appreciate your concern for the birds!
DeleteThat is so funny! I'd have done the same thing!
ReplyDeleteReally, Chris? Do they do this in AZ?
DeleteI am leaving with a smile. Thank you Kathie :)
ReplyDeleteDenise, you are welcome!
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