tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5526768924178592295.post2988057556479391112..comments2024-03-28T13:36:34.479-07:00Comments on Rural Revolution: Nature's RoombasPatrice Lewishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06012022335047974670noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5526768924178592295.post-38594046873944193712023-01-12T07:25:25.686-08:002023-01-12T07:25:25.686-08:00Several decades ago I was headed to work early one...Several decades ago I was headed to work early one morning, and passed an unused pasture (except for hay) full of large birds. Being one of those "early" sorts I had plenty of time to turn around and go back for a better look.<br /><br />This was a large field and it was covered with....TURKEYS! It was like a turkey Woodstock event! Where did they all come from?<br />After work I stopped for gas and told the country guy running the little place, and he just laughed! He said "They do that sometimes ".<br />Now every time I pass that field even now, years later, I'm looking for turkeys. Sometimes I'll see a few, but never since have I seen the sight I saw that day. It's unforgettable. <br />I think it was Ben Franklin who thought the turkey should be our national bird. I'm glad they are more a symbol of Thanksgiving.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5526768924178592295.post-28614907316905330942023-01-11T14:34:05.865-08:002023-01-11T14:34:05.865-08:00As usual, I couldn’t agree more ;)As usual, I couldn’t agree more ;)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5526768924178592295.post-8622411621115307232023-01-11T12:13:31.689-08:002023-01-11T12:13:31.689-08:00Although I live in a condo in a suburb of Detroit,...Although I live in a condo in a suburb of Detroit, I still get fairly close to nature —from the ever present Canada geese to deer and wild turkeys. Recently a flock of 5 or 6 turkeys passed through the open space behind the building. 2 of them came onto my deck in an effort to get at the bird feeder. No luck with that but some success with a few spilled seeds.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5526768924178592295.post-49019895115738974562023-01-11T09:54:10.682-08:002023-01-11T09:54:10.682-08:00I live in a condo in suburban Detroit. From time I...I live in a condo in suburban Detroit. From time I see deer and wild turkeys in the open areas. Recently a flock of 5 or 6 turkeys wandered back of my condo with 3 coming up on to my deck in an effort to get to the bird feeder.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5526768924178592295.post-834295765161144152023-01-11T09:07:31.120-08:002023-01-11T09:07:31.120-08:00ROWL, you sound like my sister who has the automat...ROWL, you sound like my sister who has the automatic vacuum floor cleaner. It was a gift so she keeps her opinion to herself, but she dislikes that piece of equipment. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com