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Gobbling
Apr 2, 2022 8:33:30 GMT -5
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Post by jj103 on Apr 2, 2022 8:33:30 GMT -5
It’s been strange around here this spring I’ve only heard the birds sounding off one morning and I’m outside around the farm every morning. Unusual. What’s everyone else hearing?
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Post by davet on Apr 2, 2022 9:41:18 GMT -5
Usually in the early morning I like the sound of my coffee maker.
But seriously, there is normally a gobbler around my area that sounds off every once in awhile. Haven't heard him yet.
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Post by timberdoodle on Apr 2, 2022 11:54:11 GMT -5
nothin yet
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Post by bowbum on Apr 2, 2022 15:14:17 GMT -5
Seems odd that you guys aren't hearing them. We had 4 gobblers with a flock of 20 or so hens yesterday and then 5 gobblers working on two hens on the opposite side of the hill. Only took one picture: Attachments:
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Post by ridgecommander on Apr 2, 2022 18:48:59 GMT -5
Doing their normal thing here but we are further along weather wise. Good gobbling for the most part. I plan to do some scouting tomorrow to keep tabs on some gobblers.
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Gobbling
Apr 3, 2022 7:56:39 GMT -5
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Post by jj103 on Apr 3, 2022 7:56:39 GMT -5
I guess I just needed to complain. They’ve been gobbling all morning Some in the fields fanning out with some hens. They weren’t gobbling at all
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Post by timberdoodle on Apr 3, 2022 10:29:40 GMT -5
On this mornings walk two woodcock...Still no gobbling Snowing quite hard on this evenings walk and of course no gobbling but did see two deer
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Post by fleroo on Apr 4, 2022 8:10:06 GMT -5
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Post by fleroo on Apr 4, 2022 8:11:20 GMT -5
How much walking can one man do ? Good Lord !  |
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Post by timberdoodle on Apr 4, 2022 8:57:17 GMT -5
Twice a day everyday...well except on hike days...then it's three times. Can't let the dogs down ya know!
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Post by timberdoodle on Apr 5, 2022 13:21:44 GMT -5
On AM walk 5 deer no gobbling.
On Hike today SGL37 Stephenhouse Rd to the Bat houses at the beaver ponds one deer, one drummer, one dead bear in dump small, one rack buck next to the bear. Saw some turkeys on the ride in and two active Osprey nests both attended to with occupant. Still no gobbling. 4.31 miles on the hike.
In other news had to pick up bird feeder in the yard this morning I figure either an ostrich landed on it or the bear is back didn't actually see what or who the culprit was...
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Post by fleroo on Apr 5, 2022 15:29:30 GMT -5
I'd lean Ostrich... just sayin'
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Post by timberdoodle on Apr 5, 2022 16:57:07 GMT -5
alright one vote for the ostrich  |
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Post by timberdoodle on Apr 6, 2022 13:53:07 GMT -5
Wooooohoooooo first gobble ten minutes ago
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Post by Loggy on Apr 7, 2022 6:47:59 GMT -5
Was doing some hiking in Eastern Shore areas of VA this past week & they were gobbling like crazy!! Things are really greened-up there far more than here currentlty.
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Post by timberdoodle on Apr 7, 2022 8:38:42 GMT -5
Hope the hills didn't wear you out like they do me
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Post by fleroo on Apr 7, 2022 13:13:36 GMT -5
Try cutting down your 3 walks/hikes per day that total 10 hrs, to something a "normal" lazy American male might want to achieve. It's be a start.  |
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Post by timberdoodle on Apr 7, 2022 14:47:07 GMT -5
I met a guy on my hike 2 years older than me carrying a 30# pack a professional hiker. He was getting in shape for his spring endeavors. We walked together until we got back to my truck then he had another mile to go to his truck. I offered him a ride back knowing full well what his answer would be. He wasn't quitting at his truck he planned to walk twelve miles today and by gum he was going to do it. I felt like the normal lazy American male thank you very much. Besides I know there are no hills on the Eastern shore of Va. there are no rocks, no ground hogs not much snow and too damn hot to enjoy summer which I don't anyway |
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Post by timberdoodle on Apr 10, 2022 10:34:02 GMT -5
It's been snowing since I got up this morning still snowing but it's melting faster than coming down now. There was about 1/2 - 3/4" on the walk. Haven't heard the ol boy sound off again. Hope the first gobble of the season isn't the last
I did put out some jelly and 1/2 orange in anticipation of new arrivals soon. Buddy in Va has 3 purple martin houses all active. I'm awaiting the tree swallows, gross beaks and orioles. I do expect phoebes anyday now...anyday now. Did see my first grackles yesterday but not here they were in Elmira.
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Gobbling
Apr 10, 2022 17:43:09 GMT -5
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Post by jj103 on Apr 10, 2022 17:43:09 GMT -5
Just start complaining timber Since I did I’ve heard them almost daily. I guess that’s how you get what you want in today’s world
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Post by bowbum on May 13, 2022 7:10:05 GMT -5
Our turkey hunters couldn't get it done early on and had to get back to work. But the birds are still here and the hunters will be back tomorrow. This pictures is from yesterday: Attachments:
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