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Three Toms A Courting

Three Toms A Courting

These three adult Eastern Wild Turkey gobblers were strutting and showing their stull to the several hens that were nearby. But none of the hens seems interest...
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These three adult Eastern Wild Turkey gobblers were strutting and showing their stull to the several hens that were nearby. But none of the hens seems interested.
The mating ritual of wild turkeys is an interesting dance. Certainly it begins with the gobbler displaying for hens. Out of the mix a receptive hen will parade close to her suitor. She will circle him, get his attention and once he becomes interested the two become locked in a beautiful ballet.

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NIKON D500

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Aperture 56/10 ISO 800 Shutter 10/2500 Focal Length 2100/10

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Port Orange, Florida, US

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Jan, 2022

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