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crud

(632 posts)
1. In Sacramento, there are flocks wandering through our neighborhoods.
Wed May 8, 2024, 02:26 PM
May 8

They are kind of a pain when they block traffic.

Donkees

(31,570 posts)
4. She might get help finding her way to Central Park
Wed May 8, 2024, 02:42 PM
May 8
The gutsy gobbler was first reported hightailing it around Long Island City on May 2 via the bird tracking database ebird.org, Barrett said.

Despite only being able to fly short distances, she miraculously made it three miles across the East River before strolling into Midtown — where she was caught on camera weaving around traffic in a busy crosswalk next to a construction site.

“There’s a traffic risk, but so far she’s doing well, she’s staying on sidewalks and off of streets,” Barrett said. “A rescue may be needed if she can’t make it to Central Park for food.”

He said the turkey may have walked across the Queensboro Bridge or used Roosevelt Island as a flyover “stopping off point” from Queens. Once in the Big Apple, she perched on several planters, drank water and munched blueberries provided by bird buffs at Fasano Restaurant on 49th Street.

https://nypost.com/2024/05/08/us-news/wild-turkey-spotted-strutting-around-manhattan-after-epic-journey/

Walleye

(31,206 posts)
2. I woke up one morning and a wild turkey was standing under my birdfeeder in the backyard. Unusual in Delaware
Wed May 8, 2024, 02:35 PM
May 8

My friend, lives in New Mexico, has a flock of them that live on her ranch

Donkees

(31,570 posts)
6. ''A rep from Animal Care Centers of NYC said the agency had no plans Wednesday to bag the bird.''
Wed May 8, 2024, 02:44 PM
May 8
Animal control generally prioritizes rescuing animals in New York City that pose a threat to people or themselves.
https://nypost.com/2024/05/08/us-news/wild-turkey-spotted-strutting-around-manhattan-after-epic-journey/
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