Wild turkeys have certainly made a comeback in Western Oregon. Where we did not see much of them for a number of years, they now are plentiful everywhere. We have seen as many as two dozen in a group here. This is the first time I have got to see little ones, called poults.

Here are a few interesting facts from The Spruce.com http://www.thespruce.com/fun-facts-about-wild-turkeys-387112)

"Adult male turkeys are called toms and females are called hens. Very young birds are poults, while juvenile males are jakes and juvenile females are jennies. A group of turkeys is called a rafter or a flock."

"Due to overhunting and deforestation that eliminated wild turkeys’ habitat, these birds were nearly extinct in the 1930s. Today, there are more than 7 million wild turkeys, and the population of these birds is increasing in many areas. Their range is spread throughout North America, from Canada to Mexico."

"Wild turkeys have very powerful legs and can run at speeds up to 25 miles per hour. Their top speed in flight is 55 miles per hour. Domestic birds, on the other hand, are bred to be heavier so they provide more meat and therefore cannot fly, though they can still run."