albert Posted March 10, 2011 Share #1  Posted March 10, 2011 Advertisement (gone after registration) Why did Ben Franklin want the turkey as the national bird?  Eagles had long been associated with empire, a form of government he was strongly against.  In addition, Benjamin Franklin felt the turkey had far more noble qualities than the Bald Eagle. Of the Bald Eagle, he wrote:  ... he is a bird of bad moral character, he does not get his living honestly... Besides he is a rank coward; the little kingbird, not bigger than a sparrow attacks him boldly and drives him out of the district.  Yet, of the turkey, he wrote:  ...the turkey is in comparison a much more respectable bird, and withal a true original native of America . . . a bird of courage, and would not hesitate to attack a grenadier of the British guards, who should presume to invade his farmyard with a red coat on.   Read more: Answers.com - Why did Ben Franklin want the turkey as the national bird  See the beards on their chests?......Both are male. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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albert Posted March 10, 2011 Author Share #2 Â Posted March 10, 2011 Lonesome Gobbler Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
geaibleu Posted March 10, 2011 Share #3 Â Posted March 10, 2011 Great pictures! so clear and detailed! Lucky you! They are making quite a comeback in Eastern Ontario. I wish I were a Red coat to get close enough to them. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuny Posted March 10, 2011 Share #4 Â Posted March 10, 2011 Al - Â Very nice, especially #1. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pauledell Posted March 11, 2011 Share #5 Â Posted March 11, 2011 Al, Â Great shots, especially the first. Excellent composition, colors and sharpness. Â Paul Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
michali Posted March 11, 2011 Share #6 Â Posted March 11, 2011 A- I really like the first photo. Colours and detail are superb! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
albert Posted March 11, 2011 Author Share #7 Â Posted March 11, 2011 Advertisement (gone after registration) Gea, Stuart, Paul, MIKE, Â I was with my two year old grandson, Ollie, hunting for pictures in Fort Snelling State Park. We slowly rolled-up next to these two and began the capture.......we were forced to whistle in order to gain their complete attention. Good Times. Thanks for the notice. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Your Old Dog Posted March 15, 2011 Share #8 Â Posted March 15, 2011 We are overrun with them here in Western New York. Saw a flock of maybe 60 birds some two days ago but I wasn't near close enough to get a shot. Â Were you shooting from the car window? Its pretty tough to get this close to these jakes. Supposedly they have eyesight comparable to 7 power binoculars. They work together with deer to stay save. The deer rely on the jakes powerful eyesight and the birds rely on the deers keen sense of smell. Â If I got as close as you my friends would ask why my hand was wrapped around one of their throats. Wild turkey make awesome meals. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
albert Posted March 15, 2011 Author Share #9 Â Posted March 15, 2011 Ray, Â They had thrown caution to the wind because of the deep snow combined with their search for food. Also, these birds live in a state park and must be losing some of thir natural instincts. I agree, they do make a fine meal. I really enjoyed your observations. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
garyp Posted March 15, 2011 Share #10 Â Posted March 15, 2011 Very good, thanks for showing Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
George James Posted March 15, 2011 Share #11 Â Posted March 15, 2011 Al, Â Both shots are very good. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
darkness30 Posted March 18, 2011 Share #12 Â Posted March 18, 2011 Al great images, A gobbler hunters dream may be Tanks for sharing. Â Mehmet Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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