Jun 04 2010

Sitting High

Published by at 12:40 PM under Birds,Wildlife

I have this old pine snag set up in the yard. I brought it down off of the hill thinking that a woodpecker might choose it for a nest site. Well the woodpeckers never came but a pair of nuthatches used it a couple of years and raised at least three broods. This year the holes remain vacant.

Two days ago I looked out the window and was surprised to see a Wild Turkey perched on top of the snag. Usually they seem content to perch on the fence and preen. I often see turkeys lined up on the fence, but, on top of the snag? Oh, well!

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4 Responses to “Sitting High”

  1. Jimon 04 Jun 2010 at 10:38 PM

    That is a really funny picture. He looks rather proud of himself too.

  2. Idaho_Birderon 05 Jun 2010 at 8:57 PM

    Wow! Tailed fanned out and everything. I’m glad you saw it and photographed it.

  3. Stephany Erwinon 29 Aug 2010 at 8:40 AM

    Love it! He almost looks like a flag on a flag pole……….great capture Al!

  4. TeriGraceon 21 Sep 2011 at 6:06 AM

    Holy Cow! Who does he think he is? Great Photo!

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