I've been missing seeing the lone turkey that sometimes marches through my backyard. This afternoon, I noticed two squirrels going crazy, running in circles around a tree, and jumping in the air as if to get my attention. Behind the tree I noticed a familiar tail - my turkey was back!
Then another head poked out of the bushes, and I realized that my turkey had a girlfriend....wait...more movement, and I see little turkeys! Three, four, six...eight? No way! Final count was 10 baby turkeys out for a stroll with Mom and Pop.
The two squirrels were like court jesters, doing cartwheels and somersaults for the swamp royal court, and heralding the arrival of Their Majesties and the royal heirs. After the family and squirrels walked the length of the swamp, they retired to their swamp palace for the day.
What a great way to cap off the weekend!
