I've been watching them for about a week, now - about 20 of them. They've been slowly circling the house, apparently scoping it out from every direction. We're surrounded by trees and brush but I still see them from time to time - methodically, checking out every angle. They even pretend that they're not looking at us - - but I can tell they are.
It's obvious who their leader is - he's the big guy with the red beard, most likely known as "Red", or "Big Red", or maybe something even more ominous. You can also tell that the others defer to him so he must have a mean streak. I'll have to really keep my eye on him.
The problem with living in the country is that emergency services and the sheriff take a while to respond, but we're prepared. I keep the doors and windows locked and the pellet gun loaded. I don't think wild turkeys have ever killed anyone but, like they say, "there's a first time for everything"! :-)
Y'all have a Great Holiday weekend!
Mike
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