Some birds change plumage for different seasons. Many species change their appearance considerable between breeding and non-breeding plumage. The eastern wild turkey gobblers do not change plumage however they most certainly do change appearance when the mood strikes them.
A Eastern Wild Turkey gobbler stares down the lens.
Some of the gobbler's bright colors can be seen in this capture.
But it is only when a gobbler is in full strut that he fully displays his patriotic colors.
The blurry forms of other gobblers can be seen in the background of this close-up shot.
Although we are now experiencing the coldest temperatures of the winter, the gobblers are already anticipating the upcoming spring mating season.
WOW! These captures are gorgeous, Coy!
ReplyDeleteI could look at these for hours. Truly!
Beautiful (well, your photography...not so much the bird)! ;)
Wonderful shots of this colorful fellow.
ReplyDeleteFantastic closeups of the gobblers!
ReplyDeleteI am in tota awe of your Turkey photos!
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