my opinion only - I would love to have one strutting around! By the time winter comes, he will join a flock, just enjoy!

Well, to any who have followed my messages on "birds" and previously on this "wildlife" forum, I apologize for repetition. However, I have become very intrigued with the whole topic of wild turkeys. Up until last year I had never even seen one. Since then, I have had many encounters with my neighbours' domesticated wild turkeys, who have come to visit me regularly, even to the point of Mr. Tom jumping onto my lap while I was sitting on my porch. About a week ago a WILD mom turkey and her 7 chicks were perched on the gate on another neighbour's lane - a beautiful sight.

I don't know what makes them come or go, but they are really quite interesting. You may want to check out some of the recent postings on the "bird" forum. Apparently corn is a big lure.

I'll be interested to hear your updates.

Helen