T-Day Speedlinks

If you are a turkey, today is a good day get out of town. Horrible, unspeakable things are happening to your kind on Thanksgiving Day here in the US.

I shot this guy in the woods of Northern Virginia, while doing a story on turkey hunters. Came by me at about 40MPH. Being a sports photographer really helps in a situation like that.

Most people in the US don't hunt them -- they just go down to the grocery store for theirs. My mouth is starting to water just thinking about later today.

Have a happy and safe Thanksgiving. And after you are done feeding your face, don't forget about the big plate of speedlinks for dessert, after the jump...
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