Rafter

 

Earlier this year I shared this post about Mrs. Turkey and her hatchlings.  Well last week they decided to show up again, half-grown…

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and with two other mamas with their babies!

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It’s quite the flock they have!

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Most people are familiar with the term “flock of pigeons” and even “gaggle of geese,” but did you know that a group of turkeys is called a “rafter”? More info here…

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6 comments on “Rafter

  1. Mick says:

    Wow! That’s a lot of wild turkeys to have around. Great photos.

  2. Pat says:

    Great captures. I’ve never seen such a large flock.

  3. humanity777 says:

    “7” OF THEM! HAVE A LOOK!

  4. Neil says:

    That sure is a lot of Turkeys.

  5. Gunilla says:

    Lovely shots.

  6. Stewart M says:

    Thats a very big family – maybe its something in the water!!

    Cheers – Stewart M – Melbourne!

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