Comment from michiganmike
Maybe not a beautiful bird but gorgeous by comparison to the local turkeys. A nice shot with good colors and fine detail. I do wish that strip was not there in the background.

 Comment Written 31-Aug-2016

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reply by the author on 01-Sep-2016

Thanks Mike - yes must try editing I am sure clever people could clone it out :)

Comment from Paul G.
First, thank you for the biology lesson. I find narratives like this very interesting. That is one HUGE nest.

Your image is very nice. The red and yellow on the head and neck are strong contrast to the black body. Well done.

 Comment Written 31-Aug-2016

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reply by the author on 01-Sep-2016

Thanks Paul, I appreciate your feedback. :) Mary

Comment from liseworks
I love the feathers of this guys tail, all up and down,,nice colour,,they almost look like vultures with the bare neck,,are these guys edible as the name Turkey implies? nice action shot, great background colours so we see where they live

 Comment Written 31-Aug-2016

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reply by the author on 01-Sep-2016

Thanks so much, I believe the early settlers may have eaten them but they don't encourage it today as the numbers declined drastically certainly don't seem in short supply today though :)

Comment from rhondaloner
This is wonderful. The colourful head against the dark body. I think the lighting and focus are spot on and I really enjoy the fact that the subject fills the frame. Thank you for sharing.

 Comment Written 31-Aug-2016

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reply by the author on 01-Sep-2016

Thanks so much Rhonda I appreciate your positive feedback. :) Mary

Comment from dalebraatz
very good stop motion image. great composition good colors and textures in the turkey along with nice eye contact. a pleasure to look at. Thank you for sharing. dale

 Comment Written 31-Aug-2016

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reply by the author on 01-Sep-2016

Thanks Dale, your encouraging feedback is always appreciated :) Mary