Turkey Aggression On The Rise

Reports of turkey on human assault and turkey aggression are on the rise.  

From the Washington Post - If turkey-human conflicts appear to be increasing it’s likely a result of urban and suburban birds not being hunted.  As a consequence the birds do not view humans as threats.    

As a species turkeys are generalists that easily adapt to the trees, lawns, gardens and golf courses of urban and suburban America.  Problems can bubble up in the fall, when hens return from a summer raising poults and reunite with their families with matters becoming more intense during spring mating season.  Spring gobblers are pumped-up on testosterone and looking to establish dominance over any competitor.   

You can read the entire story here.   

And if you can’t beat ‘em you may consider joining ’em…