Photo of the week

Wild turkey gobbler in flight.

April 12, 2011 at 3:54PM
(The Minnesota Star Tribune)
01225-10701  Wild Turkey tom in flight against a blue sky.  Action, fly, wings.
(Photo by Bill Marchel/The Minnesota Star Tribune)

Wild turkeys have amazing flight abilities, their big wings allowing them to fly nearly straight up, almost like an oversized ruffed grouse. Turkeys are a bit clumsy on when landing, though.

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