We had a mountain lion kill a deer in our pasture.
The same week, this gobbler was missing some tail feathers.
This gobbler from the same morning had a full fan:
In the mating season, the males puff themselves up to appear strong and dominant to the females in the area. This is likely an old warrior, full strut!
Cool photos guys - just found this thread. Thought I'd contribute. Most of these shots are from Chelan County or Douglas County, Washington. Over on the dry side of the state:
Cedar waxwing feeding near the Columbia River:
My nemesis, the chukar!
Urban eagle, hanging out in the city on a utility pole, looking down at the Columbia for a fish: