Just passing through

A wild turkey hen, on the move. Her nest can't be too far, those fluffballs, otherwise known as poults, following her don't look like they're up for a long hike. I'm glad the North American Lynx moved on.

Although it is legal to hunt wild turkeys in Minnesota twice a year, they were only re-introduced to the state in the 1970s, and are still getting established this far north. They face a number of natural predators, including owls and eagles, both of which we have in abundance. I wish them luck! I'm fond of turkeys, especially with lingonberry jelly. ;-)

Did you know the turkey lost out by a single vote to the bald eagle  in 1782 to become the national bird?