ON THE MOVE: The West Seattle Turkey heads south

4:21 PM: A quick interruption in the serious news … The West Seattle Turkey has headed south today! Above, David sent that photo from Gatewood, shortly after we got a call from Scott, in that same area, startled to find The Turkey outside his house. Earlier, a texter sent the next pic after TWST turned up outside Sound & Fog in The Junction:

When The Turkey first turned up in West Seattle eleven months ago, it headed north from Seola to Admiral, but most sightings since then have been on the east/south side of Admiral. Thanks as always for the sighting reports!

ADDED 6:07 PM: Ray sent this pic from Morgan Junction:

16 Replies to "ON THE MOVE: The West Seattle Turkey heads south"

  • Apey March 20, 2020 (5:02 pm)

    My original encounter with the turkey was months ago and it occurred right near the tennis courts across from Lincoln Park. It was such a shock to see and he was barely concerned at all by my two dogs. I always enjoy the updates!

  • 4of10 March 20, 2020 (5:04 pm)

    NAME THAT TURKEY!!

    • Science27 March 20, 2020 (6:43 pm)

      Im pretty sure he’s been named already, Gregorio. 

  • Marianne March 20, 2020 (6:40 pm)

    Could there be more than one turkey?  It seems to cover very large distances.

  • robert blakeley March 20, 2020 (7:15 pm)

       SERIOUSLY! Months have passed and nobody has had that thought yet? How about Kurt?

    • WSB March 20, 2020 (8:10 pm)

      There are lots of people who have their own name for The Turkey. That’s been discussed here many times in the near–year it’s been around. Tallulah, Admiral Belvidere, others. For us, it’s just The West Seattle Turkey.

  • anonyme March 21, 2020 (8:41 am)

    I’ve thought for a long time that there appears to be more than one turkey.  If not, there should be!  He/she must be lonely.  BTW, that last shot is gorgeous!  What a looker!

  • Rick March 21, 2020 (10:34 am)

    I’m thinking “Tasty”.

  • WSCurmudgeon March 21, 2020 (11:55 am)

    TWST is clearly a hen, not a cock. She lacks a beard and spurs.  Her present wandering far from her usual area may be to find a mate.  

    • TWST March 22, 2020 (9:45 am)

      Does anyone have a male turkey wanting to be set wild and free in WS?  Maybe we can help her out ;)

  • Sara March 26, 2020 (8:33 pm)

    32nd and Myrtle today! 

    • Meghan April 9, 2020 (9:27 am)

      She is hanging out in our front yard this morning  on Holly st just off Fauntleroy. 

  • jonspence April 9, 2020 (9:35 am)

    Off 44th and Holly as of a few minutes ago!

    • WSB April 9, 2020 (9:58 am)

      Headed our way again!

  • Tom Rickell April 9, 2020 (6:54 pm)

    Spotted in our driveway! Just north of Roxbury on 37th. Doesn’t look like I can post the video :-(

  • K April 10, 2020 (10:27 am)

    Just saw the turkey on 106th and 39th in arbor heights 

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