Today, I’m sharing Wild Turkey images of foraging hens I found in the Stansbury Mountains of northern Utah because it’s Thanksgiving Day.
Foraging Wild Turkey hen in the mountains of the West Desert – Nikon D500, f7.1, 1/2000, ISO 640, Nikkor 500mm VR with 1.4x TC, natural light, not baited or called in
It was a lovely day when I photographed these Wild Turkeys for well over an hour in beautiful light. That light even highlighted some of the iridescence in their feathers.
The turkeys were so busy foraging that they paid me no attention, except to glance directly at me before resuming their search for food.
Late September Wild Turkey hen close up – Nikon D500, f7.1, 1/2500, ISO 640, Nikkor 500mm VR, natural light, not baited or called in
By September in the Stansbury Mountains of Utah, the temperatures can be cool in the early morning hours—or at least they used to be. Climate change has made an impact there.
In the mountains, these Wild Turkeys don’t seem to have any difficulty finding food, and somehow they make it through the harsh, cold winter, looking very healthy in the spring.
Fearless Wild Turkey hen – Nikon D500, f7.1, 1/2500, ISO 640, Nikkor 500mm VR, natural light, not baited or called in
I haven’t photographed any Wild Turkeys in Arkansas, but I did find a few at Tishomingo National Wildlife Refuge in Oklahoma earlier this spring.
I’m grateful that I found and photographed a flock of Wild Turkeys in September 2020, so I can share these photos today.
Wishing each of you a Happy Thanksgiving filled with warmth, joy, and moments to cherish!
Life is good.
Mia
Click here to see more of my Wild Turkey photos plus facts and information about this species.
Happy Thanksgiving Mia. And I’m also “Givingthanks” for all the wonderful, incredible, and memorable images you send us every day. You are THE gift that keeps on giving. I love your work and the knowledge you provide with every shot. So, again, thanks Mia.
Mia, wishing you a Happy Thanksgiving and many blessings! I am so very grateful for the beautiful pictures, stories and knowledge you so selflessly share!
Happy Thanksgiving Mia! I hope you can get together with your sons who are closer now. There were more turkeys out there than I have seen in awhile. They congregate and love a couple of the ranches along the road.
Happy Thanksgiving Mia and thank you again for all the joy you bring into everyone’s lives get to observe your beautiful images.
Happy Thanksgiving! Hope all is well. Thanks for all the photos. Good start to.my day
I hope you have a great Thanksgiving with maybe a new bird! Your photos are much appreciated.
Happy Thanksgiving Mia, wish you and Steve the best and thank you for the lovely photos through out the year
Mia, Happy Thanksgiving to you & Steve. Thank you for all of your wonderful photos.