Photos of Maine (Wayne, Mattawamkeag, Island Falls: loan, granite, cruise)

[7th generation]

E, those are Eastern Wild Turkeys. This bunch, which included a jake and 3 hens, were on the edge of a field, while a Tom in the woods, was gobbling. I tried to get closer to the Tom to film him, but he ran off..
His gobble can carry for over a mile, trying to entice a Hen. They mate this time of year and a male can lose the blood in his head and beard while strutting his stuff, causing these extremities to turn a whitish- blue.
The female can store sperm in the case of losing her clutch to predators. She can lay up to 3 clutches every spring.
A hen can also become fertilized asexually without help from the male.
Calling in a Tom is an art and way cool.

[Maine Writer]

After a late start yesterday because my vehicle decided it wasn't going to Bar Harbor, my daughter and I met up with Mollysmiles and her daughter. We spent the day in Bar Harbor and Acadia National Park. These were taken on Sand Beach.

[Elcarim]

Originally Posted by 7th generation

E, those are Eastern Wild Turkeys. This bunch, which included a jake and 3 hens, were on the edge of a field, while a Tom in the woods, was gobbling. I tried to get closer to the Tom to film him, but he ran off..
His gobble can carry for over a mile, trying to entice a Hen. They mate this time of year and a male can lose the blood in his head and beard while strutting his stuff, causing these extremities to turn a whitish- blue.
The female can store sperm in the case of losing her clutch to predators. She can lay up to 3 clutches every spring.
A hen can also become fertilized asexually without help from the male.
Calling in a Tom is an art and way cool.

Wow! I was just going to say they're very pretty!

[Elcarim]

MW, I'm so sorry I missed that trip! If you look up and right of where you're standing, that was the very spot I stood for what seemed like forever and sobbed when I realized I'd finally found home! Gorgeous shots!!

[Maine Writer]

We talked about you yesterday, how much fun the kids will have running up and down the beach. Soon!

[mainebrokerman]

Originally Posted by Boomerang

Thanks to MaineBrokerMan's suggestion of visiting Pemaquid and Bristol, we decided to take advantage of this sunshiny spring day and drive over that way.

Great tip MBM!

excellent pics!!!

its such a beautiful area,,,brings back many fond memories!!

you can see why i keep recommending this place!!

[dramamama6685]

Omg, beatiful scenery and great friends. Sounds like a good time was had by all!!!

[Maine Writer]

Originally Posted by Elcarim

Are those wild turkeys? I've sipped Wild Turkey, but I've never seen them!

If you'd sipped a little more you might have seen the pink elephants!

[dramamama6685]

Originally Posted by Maine Writer

If you'd sipped a little more you might have seen the pink elephants!

Very cute! I tried to rep you, but have to spread it around!

[starwalker]

Every time we go to town, we pass this "abandoned" place -- both sides of the road -- where the buildings are falling down and the land is littered with rusty old piece of equipment and old cars.

Not nice for the environment, but interesting textures; I want to shoot in again in the light of the rising sun, but K stopped so I could shoot some on our trip back home Friday