Turkey Tribulations

Bizarre and ridiculous, probably not so much but irritating at the least. Now that the temperatures are becoming more seasonable and the snow is receding the local turkey population has been making daily visits to the yard and beneath the bird feeders, pooping, scratching up exposed grass and flower beds and pooping some more. Here on the weekend I go out and spook them away but during the weekdays while I'm away at work they have their way. I cleanup the best I can raking the debris away though some of the poop is gooey I do what I can for what they leave on any pavement. All said I admire them as local wildlife and don't mind the occasional turkey or two with their poults wandering across the lawn during the summer. When I see a flock working their way through the brush I'm hoping they are keeping the tick community under control. Presently I wish they'd keep their snoods and wattles in someone else's yard.