Hello Stranger
by Amy Porter
Title
Hello Stranger
Artist
Amy Porter
Medium
Photograph - Photography
Description
This white tailed deer fawn (Odocoileus virginianus) could not control the curious urge to check out a wild Tom turkey (Meleagris gallopavo). I have seen young fawns trying to play with turkeys, but the turkeys usually aren't interested. In this case, the two calmly touched noses and stayed close to one another for several minutes before going their separate ways.
This photograph won first place in the “Two Species” contest on FAA in August 2019. Many thanks to all those who voted!
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August 13th, 2017
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Comments (21)
Morris Finkelstein
Revisiting this amazing photograph of a "close encounter" of a Wild Turkey and a deer fawn in a field, Amy!
Tammy Miller
Wow! A chance of life time shot! L/F
Amy Porter replied:
Thanks so much for your great comment and fave, Tammy! This was, indeed, a rare and special moment!
Donna Kennedy
Oooh Amy, this is such a sweet wildlife capture, you were at the right place and time!...fav/love
Amy Porter replied:
Thanks so much, Donna! This was indeed a lucky capture... Couldn't have planned it if I tried! :-)
Amy Porter
Many thanks, Linda, for featuring this image in your fun group, "The Awww So Cute Factor!" These two are definitely an unlikely pair, and I'm so happy that you think they're cute, too! Thanks again!
Amy Porter
Thank you very much, KaFra Art, for featuring this photograph in "Country Life 3 Per Day!" You do a great job managing this group and I appreciate your support!
Ruth Housley
What a great shot Amy and they are not afraid ot each other!! l/f
Amy Porter replied:
Thanks very much, Ruth for your wonderful comments, like, and fave! The male turkeys are pretty calm this time of year (August), and apparently don't see a curious fawn is a threat. Otherwise, I think the fawn would be wise to be afraid of the Tom!
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