A deer, wild turkeys, a rabbit…and a bobcat, oh my!
Several animals were spotted during a short trip to the Croatan National Forest in Craven County, North Carolina on July 2, 2026.
The deer and bunny were camera shy, but the bobcat and turkeys hung around for a few minutes.
By Wendy Card, editor. Send an email with questions or comments.
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