Sometime ago I commented that the occasions where Wild Turkeys display is during the spring mating season. This was in response to advertisers who regularly showed Wild Turkeys in full display in the fall.
However, the number of Wild Turkeys seen locally has increased markedly since I offered that remark, and so I have had the opportunity to observe them much more. Recently, I have regularly seen the males in full display at many times of the year, including in the fall. It turns out that while the springtime mating is the primary impetus for a display, their mating does not provide the only reason for doing so. Males will also display at any time of the year when trying to assert their dominance over other males.
A male Wild Turkey climbs on a fence and displays to others saying, I am dominant.
That is a cool picture!
Happy Thanksgiving, USA!
Elbows up!