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When Turkeys Attack …
As my wife Patty and I were driving up Franklin Turnpike yesterday morning, we noticed several stopped vehicles ahead.
We saw the reason soon enough: Three Alpha Male turkeys were harassing vehicles.
I got out of the car, shooed them off the road, then drove home for my camera. When we returned to the scene, the turkeys were at it again.
One of the photos I took is on the front of the Local section of The Record today. Here are two more.
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We have 28 in our gang in Franklin Lks. On our streets, our deck…very tame. Too many…
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It’s the week of Thanksgiving. And the best defense is a good offense.
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We have 28 in our gang in Franklin Lks. On our streets, our deck…very tame. Too many…
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It’s the week of Thanksgiving. And the best defense is a good offense.