We Also Saw Lots of Wild Turkeys in Tennessee
By Kareng
@kareng (60049)
United States
October 20, 2020 9:49pm CST
Our other wildlife find was in the form of feathers; wild turkeys. We were on our way to the Sugarland Visitors Center when we saw this flock of turkeys in the late afternoon. We were about to turn off on the road to the visitor's center when we saw these guys.
After turning in and parking I went to get a couple of shots of them. They seemed to be helping themselves to grazing on the field there off the road.
We saw the same flock a couple of evenings later when we passed through. They were in the same area but across the street from where we originally saw them.
© 2020 Karen Gros, All rights reserved
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@Nakitakona (56486)
• Philippines
21 Oct 20
They're grazing on the green field. That means nobody is feeding those wild turkeys.
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@kareng (60049)
• United States
22 Oct 20
@Nakitakona I'm sure they would if they wanted to, but there are a lot of tourists there and too much cement for their liking. I don't live there and don't know the regulations, so I'm just guessing here.
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@Nakitakona (56486)
• Philippines
22 Oct 20
@kareng Are these wild turkeys allowed to loiter inside the city?
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@moffittjc (121621)
• Gainesville, Florida
23 Oct 20
I live near a creek called Turkey Creek, and it is aptly named because of the abundance of wild turkeys in the area. Early in the morning when I'm on my way to work, and late in the evening when I'm on my way home, dozens of wild turkeys can be seen along the side of the road grazing on the grass. It's a pretty neat sight to see considering I live in the city!
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@moffittjc (121621)
• Gainesville, Florida
30 Oct 20
@kareng I love the abundance of wildlife that are up this way in north Florida. Even in the city we see deer, turkeys, foxes, etc. I never saw any of that when I lived in south Florida.
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@kaylachan (70602)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
21 Oct 20
They seem kind of cute. Never been that close to a turkey I wasn't eating. They seem like interesting birds.
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@kaylachan (70602)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
21 Oct 20
@kareng Reminds me about a time where I went to a petting zoo. A chicken followed me around for some strange reason. In one of the apartments I lived in, we had a lake. If you weren't paying attention, ducks would walk into your apartment. One actually did once... and several times, I would have to try and distract a string of ducks from following me inside.
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@kareng (60049)
• United States
21 Oct 20
@kaylachan I'm sure that was comical the first time but got old after it happened a few times.
@DocAndersen (54402)
• United States
24 Oct 20
i am always amazed by turkeys, they are without a doubt one of the most interesting birds!
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@DocAndersen (54402)
• United States
25 Oct 20
@kareng they are interesting creatures to watch. There are a few near us, in the state park. they are on my dog's list of things to bark at!
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@wolfgirl569 (107002)
• Marion, Ohio
21 Oct 20
Sometimes see those here. But they fly away fast usually
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@crazyhorseladycx (39509)
• United States
21 Oct 20
glad ya got to see 'em. horrified from readin' some 'f yer comments that young'uns 'd been 'llowed to chase 'em. turkey's can get really mad'n cause great harm. e'en those used to humans bein' 'round.
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@kareng (60049)
• United States
21 Oct 20
The kids were only toddlers and didn't get close to the turkeys. Parents were videoing them with turkeys in the background. When they headed out they appeared to be after the turkeys but the parents did call them back. It didn't scare off the turkeys since they were not a threat and not close by.
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@LindaOHio (179787)
• United States
21 Oct 20
We rarely see turkeys in our area. They are always around but rarely are seen. Great picture.
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