Don't Mess with Mama . . .
Wild turkey hens have plenty of challenges fending off predators once their young are successfully hatched. This brood hen alertly watches over her poults as they feed in the tall grass. They're not alone.
A red-tailed hawk, also hungry for dinner, swoops in. Watch what happens next.
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Editor's note: This blog post was first published June 7, 2012.