A moving black form in the woods caught my eye. It took me a moment to realize that it was a wing. Wild Turkeys engage in cooperative courtship to attract mates in spring. But the weather on the east coast has been downright balmy for weeks. Even the plants are budding.
The rest of the flock stalked off as soon as they saw me. But the two birds engaged in the display didn’t notice me for several minutes. I didn’t dare get closer for fear of spooking them.
It’s surprising to see this in the woods at 3:00 PM EST. Wild turkeys typically display to impress potential mates in open meadows early in the day.
I also got a bit of film footage, which I will upload.
I’m blessed to have the chance to see this riveting display. What a way to end this year.
