soippa: I killed one turkey today. We drove the coastline from Napier to Gisbourne and suddenly chick was in a middle of road! My speed was about 80 and had cars just behind me - they do not keep safe distances here - and truck was coming from the other direction. There was no possibility to stop suddenly. Looked for one eye flash she was staying in the middle of lanes, but unfortunately then turkey run to hit straight to Falafel (our loved car). I am sorry for that animal's panic and dead, but at the same time grateful, that I did the safe choice by not trying to do sudden movements with car.
For the memory of turkey, collection of bays: (No, it is not in your eyes, horizontal line is not straight.)
Waiotahi Beach
Oraka Beach
Beach in Gisborne
In loving memory of The Turkey
RIP