The kids had a half-day at school, so we packed up a few things and drove out to one of our favorite locations, Hornitos California. The kids like it because there is a playground and they can walk the streets and not get hit by a car. I like it because of the old houses.
We fist stopped at the Saint Catherine’s Church. We walked around the old graveyard a bit. Didn’t take any photos here, just wasn’t “inspired” I guess.
As we drove down the hill, I saw a Turkey walking around. I had to stop and grab my camera.
Why Did the Turkey Cross the Road?
Wild Turkey at Hornito
Since the kids ALWAYS have to walk down the street and check out the local store, I decided to stay by the car. I saw this lone tree earlier when I was at the church but it just didn’t “work”. Maybe it was boredom or just looking at that tree from a different location, but it seem to “fit” this time. Seeing a few Turkey Vultures soaring above really helped complete the scene.
Turkey Vulture over Hornitos California
Mike Matenkosky
Mike is a Central Valley California landscape and nature photographer whose favorite locations include the Merced National Wildlife Refuge, Yosemite and the eastern Sierra. He is currently living in Atwater, CA.
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Hey Mike great turkey picture, glad to see you posting on your blog again, I have to get mine going one more time.
Thanks Mike. Hope to continue finding interesting photos to post.
I really like the turkey vulture picture, it just all fits together perfectly!
Thanks Michelle!