Turkeys in the Trees

Turkeys in the Trees

Tom was visiting Grandma for a week. Her house was in a valley near the deep woods.

After lunch, Grandma took Tom on a walk. In the soft dirt they saw tracks with three long toes. “ Those are big bird feet, " said Tom.

" Those are wild turkey tracks, " said Grandma. " If we are quiet, maybe we will see them! "

Grandma and Tom walked quietly toward the trees. Suddenly, there was a loud whoosh right in front of them.

Two big, dark birds flew up from the tall grass. They flew into the lowest branches of the trees and sat. Tom saw pale blue heads looking at him.