Have you ever heard that birds are our modern-day dinosaurs? Wild turkeys certainly have some features that remind us of dinosaurs with their bald heads, large feet and overall large size. Turkeys probably aren’t top of mind when someone thinks of Florida, but they are prevalent throughout the state. These somewhat comedic and dinosaur-like birds bring joy to many. In this “Naturally Florida” podcast episode, Lara and Shannon discuss where wild turkeys can be found, some interesting features and terminology about turkeys, how we can live with them and more!
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Learn More:
- Wild Turkeys – https://myfwc.com/wildlifehabitats/profiles/birds/game-birds/wild-turkeys/
- Wild Turkey – https://www.audubon.org/birds-of-america/wild-turkey
- Wild Turkey Identification 101: https://www.tn.gov/twra/hunting/big-game/turkey/wild-turkey-identification-tutorial.html
- Wild Turkey Science podcast – https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wild-turkey-science/id1666903553
How You Can Help:
- Do not intentionally feed wild turkeys – https://myfwc.com/conservation/you-conserve/wildlife/wild-turkeys/
- Plant native plants that produce nuts, berries and seed heads (grasses) – https://gardeningsolutions.ifas.ufl.edu/plants/ornamentals/native-plants/
- Use pesticides as a last resort, learn integrated pest management – https://gardeningsolutions.ifas.ufl.edu/care/pests-and-diseases/pests/management/integrated-pest-management/
Sources for this Episode:
- What Are Wattles For? – https://www.audubon.org/news/what-are-wattles
- Let’s Talk Turkey Beards – https://www.audubon.org/news/lets-talk-turkey-beards
- Wild Turkey – https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Wild_Turkey/overview
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