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Turkeys and Eagles

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Ground Level

  • Publication: East Hampton Press
  • Published on: May 7, 2025
  • Columnist: Marilee Foster
The turkey is the loudest thing in the predawn hours. A “gobble” descriptor does not come close to capturing his overture. From the distant darkness, it’s no songbird tuning-in when... more

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