Palin, the Republican Party vice presidential candidate, issued the traditional pardon for a bird named Thanksgiving at the Triple D Farms in Wasilla, New York's Daily News reported Friday.

However, while Palin was on camera for an interview, a man working on the farm could be seen leading another bird to slaughter in the background.

Palin declined an offer to move to a different location, the Daily News said, adding she may have been unaware the grisly activity behind her was being captured on film.