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Out to the west of the house, a path goes into the woods between rows of Austrian pines. As winter recedes, activity in and around the Austrians increases; birds like the tops of the trees for their nests and the low branches are wonderful shelter for the earth bound creatures. On this morning, seven wild turkeys came down the path from the west. They were led by a large tom turkey, and all were walking with great curiosity and caution. They would stop, listen, then advance. When the four lead turkeys came past the row of pine trees into the green space which lives between the house and the woods the dog suddenly took note of the visitors and charged forth from her sleeping spot in the sun near the south wall of the house. The turkeys scattered in all directions, with the large lead turkey deciding to fly for safety at the top of the Austrian pine nearest to the house. The tree bent a bit under its’ weight, but it held.
This day was a fine one at Sanctuary! A seven turkey day is special and very unusual.