peeping Tom

or more correctly, peeping Thomasina looking in the window as we looked out. This cheeky creature is up on my deck railing, right along with the juncos, the blue jays and the goldfinches.

still life with blue pot, geraniums and Turkey

Meleagris gallopavo (miniature version)

The commotion in the back yard about 7 this morning was incredible! A quick check revealed the north end of our neighbors' southbound dog and the air full of feather dusters! Ma Turkey and 11 poults were at my birdbath and foraging on spilled sunflower seed from the feeder. She gave the order, the little ones headed into the pines and she drew Spencer off in another direction.

I grabbed the camera and found all of the little ones in the trees, and not willing photo subjects at all. One little guy chose a different place of refuge on the deck railing. Spencer was called home, little Turkey stayed only a moment, the family reassembled and continued on their way. Wish his portrait were more formal, but not bad for a grab shot.

What do the rest of you have planted with your geraniums?