Illumination in the Flatwoods: A Season With the Wild Turkey - Hardcover

Hutto, Joe

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1558213902 ISBN 13: 9781558213906

Publisher: Lyons Pr, 1995

Synopsis

The author recounts his experiment in imprinting two dozen wild turkeys in the tradition of the animal behaviorist, Konrad Lorenz.

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Review:

Turkeys, Joe Hutto writes, have gotten a bad rap for being, well, stupid creatures. In his account of a year spent studying a flock of wild turkeys in the loblolly pine woods of Florida, he aims to improve their reputation. They are, he notes, masters of disguise, blending in with their surroundings in ways so subtle as to make the work of predators--especially human hunters--difficult. And, he writes, they are "curious to a fault, want a working understanding of every aspect of their surroundings, and their memory is impeccable." His affectionate portrait may not convince English speakers to stop calling each other turkeys, but it will make welcome reading for birders and wildfowl enthusiasts.

From the Back Cover:

When Joe Hutto began his experiment in imprinting two dozen wild turkey—in the tradition of the great animal behaviorist, Konrad Lorenz—he had no idea that it would change his life. Told with skill and humor, and vibrating with the natural wonders of the Florida flatwoods, Illumination in the Flatwoods will amaze and enrich all who share this season with the wild turkey.

About this edition

• Publisher: Lyons Pr
• Publication date: 1995
• ISBN 10: 1558213902
• ISBN 13: 9781558213906
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 240