“Not all those who wander are lost.”

Thanks to my, umm, advancing happy-to-be-alive years, a sense of humor has moved to the top of my list of personality traits. [And I can now say without a doubt that I'm no longer afraid of the dark.] I bring this up because it tickled me pink to see this wild turkey in my yard last week. He was just passing through, kicking at a few leaves when he saw my camera. Before I knew it he was in the next yard, seemingly enjoying the sunshine and probably enjoying my athletic pursuit of him. I know this because I could hear that clucking noise they make as he meandered. We both had a good laugh! Visit Camera Critters for more animal antics. quote by J.R.R. Tolkien

turkeys tiptoeing to town today

Just this very morning on our way around Otter Lake to get to our weekly breakfast spot we had to wait for a group of wild turkeys to pass, including this handsome trio. Sadly the turkey population has grown in these parts and the locals are hell bent on a round up. I don't like to kill anything so I warned these feathered friends to be cautious. I guess that makes me an accessory--like a gravy boat?
See more beautiful creatures, not all of which are on the lam, at Misty Dawn's delightful meme Camera Critters.

Happy Easter weekend my bloggie friends!

dining al fresco

I had to stop for these two young turkeys (note the spiky do on the guy on the right) to cross in front of my car on their way to another yard for a snack. They were seen munching in urban Minneapolis in a residential area near a busy 4-lane street.
One never knows who you might run into on the road!
See more candid shots of furry and feathered creatures at Misty Dawn's MeMe Camera Critters.