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What was that? Surprise visitors.

By Susan Neal

Real Estate Agent with RE/MAX Gold, Fair Oaks

September 14, 2012 10:04 AM

What was that?

I was working away on my computer in my home office, and suddenly there was a noise that sounded like someone at the door, but no one knocked. Then it happened again, and a third time, only now it sounded like the sound was right outside my window, like a scratching on the outside of the house or something.

Curiosity got the better of me and I opened the door and looked through the screen. Here is what I found.

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Apparently, they had been on the roof, right over my head, and that is what I was hearing. You can see the last few of them flying down from the roof.

There are a couple of big turkey families who traipse through our yard every day, but usually all I hear are their quiet gobble noises. None of that this time - just the sounds of them on the house.

By the way, in case you wonder what kind of crazy filter I used on this, I filmed it through the screen door because I didn't want to frighten them.

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Hella Mitschke Rothwell

(831) 626-4000 - Honolulu, HI

Hawaii & California Real Estate Broker

Susan: I love the video. Am a big fan of wild turkeys. I had one that used to come and beg for peanuts. And it used to play with a cat from down the street.

Sep 14, 2012 10:16 AM

Susan Neal

RE/MAX Gold, Fair Oaks - Fair Oaks, CA

Fair Oaks CA & Sacramento Area Real Estate Broker

Hella - Me too. We've watched this group grow from tiny newborns to just about full grown. The white one is the mom. We wee a couple of these families, and sometimes they all come together.

Sep 14, 2012 10:34 AM

Pete Xavier

Investments to Luxury - Pacific Palisades, CA

Outstanding Agent Referrals-Nationwide

Los pavos locos, me gustaria piller una y tener una temprana accion de gracias.

Sep 14, 2012 10:43 AM

Sussie Sutton

David Tracy Real Estate - Houston, TX

David Tracy Real Estate for Buyers & Sellers

Got to be careful with Turkeys... they can get mean!

Sep 14, 2012 11:15 AM

Susan Neal

RE/MAX Gold, Fair Oaks - Fair Oaks, CA

Fair Oaks CA & Sacramento Area Real Estate Broker

Pete - these turkeys are not afraid of Thanksgiving. They parade right down the street, but luckily, no one harms them.

Sussie - Mean? Not our Fair Oaks turkeys! lol

Sep 14, 2012 11:28 AM

Kathy Streib

Cypress, TX

Home Stager/Redesign

Susan- well they beat the heck out my peacocks that hang around.

Sep 14, 2012 11:29 AM

Susan Neal

RE/MAX Gold, Fair Oaks - Fair Oaks, CA

Fair Oaks CA & Sacramento Area Real Estate Broker

Kathy - We get an occasional peacock, but not often. And of course, Fair Oaks is full of wild chickens too.

Sep 14, 2012 11:42 AM

Kristin Hamilton CA REALTOR

Berkshire Hathaway California Realty - Beaumont, CA

(909) 557-6966- Specialize 55+ Communties Banning

Hi Susan, I find your story fascinating and love the video. They are different colors and sizes. One time right after we moved here someone kept knocking on my front door but no one there??? Finally I went outside to the driveway and two huge geese were standing there an having a conversation. I scared them so they flew onto the roof and finally flew away. I thought it was exciting.

Sep 14, 2012 01:11 PM

Patricia Kennedy

RLAH@properties - Washington, DC

Home in the Capital

Susan, they have such long legs! Did you wonder what these fellows might taste like?

Sep 14, 2012 02:25 PM

Susan Neal

RE/MAX Gold, Fair Oaks - Fair Oaks, CA

Fair Oaks CA & Sacramento Area Real Estate Broker

Kristin - It wasn't long ago that these guys were little tiny things following their mom around the neighborhood. Now they are like teenagers - long legged and kinda gawky looking. Mom, however, is beautiful.

Pat - I'm afraid I couldn't even think of eating a bird or animal that I know personally, and I've watched these guys grow up. I think they are destined for a long life!

Sep 14, 2012 02:43 PM

William Johnson

Retired - La Jolla, CA

Retired

Hi Susan,

There must no be any dogs around your place. I have seen even little dogs go nuts around wild birds. But I am with you on not being able to eat the neighborhood wildlife which you come to know and they learn not to fear you.

Sep 14, 2012 03:52 PM

Tom Arstingstall, General Contractor, Dry Rot, Water Damage Sacramento, El Dorado County - (916) 765-5366

Dry Rot and Water Damage www.tromlerconstruction.com Mobile - 916-765-5366 - Placerville, CA

General Contractor, Dry Rot and Water Damage

Those are some crazy turkeys that you have in Fair Oaks Susan. :)

Sep 14, 2012 04:41 PM

DeeDee Riley

Lyon Real Estate - El Dorado Hills CA - El Dorado Hills, CA

Realtor - El Dorado Hills & the Surrounding Areas

Susan,

We have a lot of turkeys here too! ;)

Have a great weekend!!!

Sep 14, 2012 05:00 PM

Than Maynard

Coldwell Banker Heart of Oklahoma - Purcell, OK

Broker - Licensed to List & Sell - 405-990-8862

Just looked at another post showing Thnksgiving dinner (to be, anyway) and here is another one. Are they trying to eacape or just getting pre-revenge for the upcoming holiday?

Sep 17, 2012 02:22 AM

Silvia Dukes PA, Broker Associate, CRS, CIPS, SRES

Tropic Shores Realty - Ich spreche Deutsch! - Spring Hill, FL

Florida Waterfront and Country Club Living

Susan, I love it. I'm wondering whether there was some cross breeding going on with maybe an escaped Domesticated turkey? Just wondering about the lighter colored one, very pretty!

Sep 20, 2012 10:14 AM

Martha Brown

Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc., Annapolis MD 21403 - Annapolis, MD

Your Homes Around Annapolis Agent

Great video Susan. That is quite a flock and they look pretty tame as well. Isn't it fun co-existing with nature?

Sep 20, 2012 11:45 AM

Susan Neal

RE/MAX Gold, Fair Oaks - Fair Oaks, CA

Fair Oaks CA & Sacramento Area Real Estate Broker

One of the things I love most about living in Fair Oaks is all the wonderful critters that visit our property. I don't know why the mom is so white, but often there are two whitish moms walking around together with about 2 dozen of their youngsters (really teenagers now!).

Sep 20, 2012 01:43 PM