What’s up for the rest of your Tuesday, featuring The West Seattle Turkey

Thanks to Rosalie Miller for this week’s #TurkeyTuesday photos – almost eight months after this lone turkey first appeared in West Seattle. The Turkey likes perches – above, atop a parked van. Now on with happenings from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar:

FREE LEGAL CONSULTATIONS … for seniors, 2-4 pm at Senior Center of West Seattle – call first to see if appointments are still available. (4217 SW Oregon)

RALLY: 5:30 pm in The Junction, one of 600+ pro-impeachment rallies around the country on the eve of the U.S. House‘s vote. (California/Alaska)

‘EARLY OUTREACH’ DEVELOPMENT MEETING: Find out, and talk, about the proposed apartment project for 3417 Harbor SW, 6:30 pm at Hiawatha Community Center. Coffee and cookies provided. (2700 California SW)

EVENING BOOK GROUP: 6:30 pm at High Point Library. This month’s book is “The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao” by Junot Diaz. (3411 SW Raymond)

WSHS WINTER CONCERT: Jazz Ensembles in concert at West Seattle High School, 7 pm in the theater. Free. All welcome. (3000 California SW)

SINGER-SONGWRITER CONTEST: 7 pm at Pacific Room on Alki (WSB sponsor). Come see/hear the contenders! No cover. All ages. (2808 Alki SW)

TUESDAY TRIVIA: “West Seattle’s sassiest trivia,” 8:30 pm with Devon at Admiral Pub. 21+. (2306 California SW)

OPEN MIC: Take your talent to Parliament Tavern tonight, 9 pm. 21+. (4210 SW Admiral Way)

MORE! … for today/tonight/beyond, in the WSB West Seattle Holiday Guide and Event Calendar.

Glenda December 17, 2019 (11:59 am)

I like seeing this turkey around. I hope she doesn’t have a run-in with a dog who is off leash because “don’t worry, he’s friendly!”

Graciano December 17, 2019 (3:12 pm)

Couldn’t just appreciate the picture, had to make a poke into dog owners ribs didn’t you?
- John December 17, 2019 (4:10 pm)
  
  No poke at reponsible dog owners. The leash laws are clear.I walk our dog on-leash and she does not react well to those “don’t worry, she’s friendly” off leash dogs. She has bitten some of them. Off-leash dogs do chase and approach other animals, birds and people too often.
- Glenda December 17, 2019 (4:52 pm)
  
  Not trying to poke anyone’s ribs- just trying to raise awareness. The turkey is clearly here to stay, and does a good job of avoiding cars and busy streets. I would imagine the biggest threat to its survival would be dogs- although dogs are certainly not the only threat. (But- if the poke fits..!)
  - Brian December 17, 2019 (6:04 pm)
    
    I think the turkey is more at-risk from cats and raccoons than from off-leash dogs. Every off-leash dog I’ve seen in West Seattle has either been friendly or completely uninterested. Who walks a bad dog off-leash? Anyway, continued good health to the turkey.
    - Glenda December 17, 2019 (8:58 pm)
      
      Brian- thank you for proving my point.
    - M December 17, 2019 (9:10 pm)
      
      The turkey has had a run in with an off leash dog. This happened several months ago when a neighbor was watching someone else’s dog. The dog saw the Turkey and ran after it. The turkey flew away to a couple houses away while the neighbor chased down her friend’s dog… so yes off leash dogs can impact the turkey.
    - John December 17, 2019 (10:03 pm)
      
      Brian, apparently the same dog owners that let leave their dog’s poop in our parks and yards are the ones that walk ‘bad dogs’ off-leash, i.e only ‘good dog’ owners allow their ‘good dog’. Any dog off-leash is an incredible act of irresponsible uncivil entitlement.
    - Kitty December 18, 2019 (12:10 pm)
      
      Exactly!

Trileigh December 17, 2019 (12:13 pm)

I LOVE Turkey Tuesdays! Keep the sightings coming!

graciano December 18, 2019 (5:33 pm)

And that is what I was trying to say…just enjoy the pictures of the turkey and that’s it, no making a comment about un-leashed dogs, no comments of this or that just what a great picture like “Lou’s” comment. geez

Scubafrog December 17, 2019 (12:30 pm)

WSTurkey is safe and sound! Our dear, sweet majestic bird looks healthier than ever, much like our community. He’s symbolic in that nature. Perseverance and Growth. Cheers WSTurkey. Cheers.

Yma December 17, 2019 (3:21 pm)

I would so love to spot this turkey in person.any ideas of how to keep her safe over the Winter?

ElizaC December 17, 2019 (4:10 pm)

Saw the turkey casually strolling down the middle of our street last week while I was driving. The turkey did not seem at all concerned about my car and I had to wait for a couple of minutes before the strolling turkey moved to the sidewalk. It made my day but also reminded me to keep an eye out for the turkey while driving :)

kayla December 17, 2019 (4:28 pm)

I don’t think you have to worry too much about the turkey unless it is from humans. I had turkeys in Montana and they stayed out all winter AND one even fought off a bear!!!!

Lou December 17, 2019 (7:30 pm)

Rosalie, what great pics. Thanks for letting us see just how magnificent this bird is. A few months ago he spent an entire morning in my front yard. Neighbors stopped and chatted, and I felt honored to have such a hardy visitor. Every neighborhood should have a turkey to call their own.