Turkey Time

Last weekend at Wimberley brought another new discover, this turkey nest deep in the woods near the little creek that passes through our place. I would have preferred to discover it in a gentler way; the momma bird flew up suddenly and gave me quite a surprise when I walked within about 20' of her. See that one egg off to the side? I'm guessing that she booted it there as she took off, but hopefully she returned after I left to reclaim her nest. She built it in a little depression in the spot where a tree had been uprooted, but it offers amazingly little protection from any dog, snake, or raccoon happening by. Maybe that's why she laid so many (at least nine), in case a few were donated to the tummy of another creature. I'll be checking on them during my next visit in ten days, hoping that my status as an honorary turkey godfather will be intact. I'll send photos!