Yes Chris, Turkeys Really Do Exist In Our Yard
Hi all,
A quick funny story... The other day I was doing the usual, and missed a call from my neighbor and friend, Chris M. Upon returning his call, the conversation went something like this:
Me: Hello...
Chris: Hey, it's Chris.
Me: What's up?
Chris: Well, I was just driving by, and I wanted to ask you if you knew that you have six big turkeys in your yard?
Me: No, but it's no surprise. They visit once or twice a day.
Chris: No way!
Me: Yeah, really... Sometimes they roost in our trees.
Chris: Oh, 'cause those are some really big birds!
Me: You ain't lying. Did you know that those suckers can fly at 50 mph for short distances?
Chris: Really?
Me: Yup. That was one of the reasons that Benjamin Franklin wanted to make them our national bird.
Chris: (Laughing...) If we'd done that, what would we have for Thanksgiving?
Me: (Laughing too) Probably eagle!
And so it goes... Just some fun banter sparked by birds attracted to a backyard feeder. That's the finest kind in my book. And yes Chris, turkeys really do exist in our back yard (see pic above).
Chris and I will see you by the feeders,
CapeCodAlan
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