August 11, 2026
Remembering a Great Writer
This month marks the 100th anniversary of the birth of J.A. Baker, the British author who wrote “The Peregrine,” the…
The Marsh Warden and his sidekick Sis (or vice versa) had a couple of Wild Turkeys in their yard over the weekend.
The male was hot to do the turkey trot, judging from his featheration and displays.
By the time I got there, the pair were taking dirt naps in the underbrush — which made photography difficult.
I stayed in my car, focused manually, and waited for Tom to give me a clear view.
I then put the car the car in reverse and left, without flushing either bird.
I find that if you see a bird and can stay in your car, that's often the best way to photograph a bird.
More on Wild Turkeys here. They are occasionally seen at the Celery Farm.