Gobble Gobble, It's Turkey Time!
Nov 18, 2024•24 min•Season 4Ep. 12
Episode description
On today's episode we're talking turkey - the wild turkey, that is! Learn all about Florida's wild turkey species, their biology, and even bust a myth or two.
Learn More:
- See a turkey swim: Youtube Video from @southernoutlawadventures5106 on youtube.com
- Learn everything you could ever want to know about turkeys and managing habitat for turkeys, by listening to Wild Turkey Science
How You Can Help:
- Support prescribed fire initiatives in and around your Florida community.
- Plant forage species in your suburban or rural yard that support turkeys: https://www.nwtf.org/content-hub/7-grasses-and-forbs-you-need-on-your-property
- Reduce the use of broadcast insecticides in your yard and encourage your neighbors to do the same.
Sources:
- https://blogs.ifas.ufl.edu/sumterco/2022/12/31/wildlife-invasive-species-education-wise-species-profile-wild-turkey/
- https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Wild_Turkey/overview