I have lived in Alberta for nearly fifteen years and up until this year I have never seen a wild turkey in this province. I'm not sure if its sheer coincidence or if they are making a comeback but this is the third flock I have seen in the wild this year. This flock was comprised mostly of juveniles. There must have been at least six young for every one mature bird. It is a good sign that they are indeed making a comeback in the foothills of Alberta.
A grumpy looking little barn swallow takes a short break after filling up on bugs along a roadside marsh. I took this photo this past spring just outside of Airdrie where a pond in a farmer's field came up to the road. I sat back as the sun went down watching these birds that were in the thousands pick insects from the air with pinpoint accuracy.
