In, On, and Along the roads

When I travel "up" to the cabin when its cold and snowy, I anticipate getting to Roscommon county. That's because its usually there that I can reliable see turkeys. I've seen them on the roadsides picking grit, crossing the road, crossing halfway then forgetting what they were doing ending up blocking traffic, and often picking through any plants that show in the snow. I've seen tracks, droppings, and feathers along the roads, but fortunately, no "roadkill" turkey. (I think the locals understand their obligations living in wildlife neighborhoods and the "visitors" are amazed to see turkey flocks!)

Turkeys are much better along the roadways than Deer. Deer will stand watching, then dart in wrong direction every time. Turkeys, on the other hand may stand watching, but the usually remember what they were doing and finish crossing the road taking their own sweet time - no darting for them!