What the heck is that?

We had more rain today and mild temperatures, so it was a pretty wonderful day, garden-wise.  Tonight after dinner we went outside to spend a little time admiring the changes that a little moisture can bring to a drought stricken garden! 

I saw a leaf and was intrigued by the patterns created once whatever feasted on it was full and content.  I thought you might like a peek.  Its funny how I find this artistic... if it had eaten something I had planted I would be all stressed out and looking for a cure! :)

While I was consumed by the new growth in the garden, suddenly I realized that I was hearing an odd knocking sound.  Not repetitive, like a woodpecker hammering away on a tree, but just one every few seconds.  My first thought was that it was some type of woodpecker.  Maybe a tree frog?  Then I realized it was directly above my head. I looked up and there it was suspended in the darkness of the woods with the illuminated sky as it's background; too much in silhouette for me to determine what is was.  WHAT THE HECK IS THAT??? A HUGE frog or maybe a MAMMOTH squirrel???  Nope... Wild Turkey booties!

Perhaps a better view?

That's right!  Our mama wild turkey and her babies!  What a treat!

I had no idea that those babies roosted that high up in the trees!

(Click on photos to see enlarged view)

Needless to say I made them a little apprehensive so they moved to another tree, deeper into the woods.  I didn't take it personal!  Seeing them just made my day!

Won't you join me in the garden again tomorrow?