Wild Turkeys

thenomads · Post by **thenomads** » Sun Aug 03, 2014 9:15 pm

We are not seeing any turkeys down our way! Did a lot of them meet their demise during our harsh, long winter? Wondering if the Wildlife Club has done any census of all wildlife since winter.

Phyllis Moore · Post by **Phyllis Moore** » Mon Aug 04, 2014 6:00 am

We don't see as many during the summer months as there is plenty for them to eat in the woods and fields, but I have a small flock that shows up here a couple times a day.

Trish Scott · Post by **Trish Scott** » Mon Aug 04, 2014 8:58 am

We aren't seeing them like the last few years. I suspect winter kill.

jacquel · Post by **jacquel** » Mon Aug 04, 2014 3:04 pm

There are fewer birds (turkeys) due to the winter.. coyote kills, etc. Our flock decreased over the winter. However, they also disperse and if there is a wealth of food in the fields and woods, you may not see them. We have a mom with 7 chicks we've watched grow and a flock of 10 toms/jakes that hang around. That is about usual for us.

Chamber of Commerce · Post by **Chamber of Commerce** » Mon Aug 04, 2014 3:39 pm

Indeed total numbers are down some.

However - A big THANK YOU to the Beaver Island Wildlife Club for turkey feeding. We have a turkey flock because of their efforts!