Turkey Video!
Well, I wouldn't have done this, but Mrs. CCA did. (And yes, she does talk to herself and turkeys, and even shouts at the TV when her team is losing.)
It's really unfortunate that these animals have lost their fear of humans. Whenever Man and Beast collide, Beast always comes out the loser. (Humans have developed an extraordinary talent for killing things.) If for no other reason than principle, I think I'll stick with my "flying comfy deck cushion of doom" introduction to the gobblers. better they fear people than get shot by them.
While the wife was out in the yard, she also got a nice pic of a downy.
Kind of fun...
Beside the photo, it's been a gray day that's turned into a rainy night. Cold... Stormy... Beautiful. I wish the powers at be would let us dig clams at night - this would be ideal. (Mrs. CCA's blood pressure just jumped a tad. She's yet to understand the fine insight of the following Melville piece:)
The more so, I say, because truly to enjoy bodily warmth, some small part of you must be cold, for there is no quality in this world that is not what it is merely by contrast. Nothing exists in itself. If you flatter yourself that you are all over comfortable, and have been so a long time, then you cannot be said to be comfortable any more. But if, like Queequeg and me in the bed, the tip of your nose or the crown of your head be slightly chilled, why then, indeed, in the general consciousness you feel most delightfully and unmistakably warm.
Ummm... Better go... Not to worry... The wife and I will be out on one of those sleet-driven flats in no time. (Yeah, right...) At least we'll be watching for shore birds as we scratch.
See you by the feeders,
CapeCodAlan
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