A Measure of Trust.

One of the young Turkeys was on the deck, and I took a chance and opened the window, slowly. The youngster stopped now and then, keeping an eye on me, but kept on eating. I got the window all the way open, said hello and talked for a moment or two. Then I focused and took a photo – the shutter noise on Nikons is quite loud, and rather scary when doing rapid shooting. I got the hairy eyeball, then it was back to eating. Took a deep breath and commenced with the rapid fire. Outside of a look or two, the youngster stayed relaxed, and kept eating, trusting the strange, noisy creature to do no harm. I’m all manner excited. Click for full size.

Wild Turkey #11

Movin’. Click for full size.

The Daily Bird #158

Beach Crow! From Ice Swimmer. Click for full size.

35 Degrees South: Snowball Tree!

The Guelder Rose has been busy. From Lofty, click for full size.

The Daily Bird #157

Barnacle Geese, from Ice Swimmer. Click for full size.

35 Degrees South: Blue and Purple Pollen Parlour.

From Lofty, who says no idea on the plant. Looks a bit like a Liatris to me, but I’m not sure either. Whatever it is, it’s magnificent, as are the gatherers! Click for full size.