Feeling cute, might peck at a car later, IDK

Spotted this Tom and his scary pals on Spring Park yesterday as I walked by. Fearing an encounter, I crossed the street and sped up my stride.

Well, hello Mr. Fancypants!

Because he got a parking space.

as I went by with my 2-year-old in tow. Pointed out the large feathery menace to said 2-year-old, who had never quite put it together that "turkey" is not just the thing we eat at Thanksgiving. Boy got wide-eyed as he contemplated the thought of eating a bird taller than he is.

Also, as of late last fall, the family of them living on Rockview had at least 3 members. Even odds a coyote picked the other two off, or they're waiting in ambush hidden in the rock wall above.

Black robes, puffed up, wattle-wig, bald & beaked, ready to pronounce & condemn.

I would be afraid to appear before him. Though a little flattery would probably go a long way.

Cock of the walk.