Wild turkeys have been making appearances in various locations across the United States, causing a stir among residents and passersby. In West Des Moines, Iowa, a pair of wild turkeys disrupted traffic by pecking at car tires and chasing pedestrians on Buffalo Road. In Massachusetts, a wild turkey was spotted on a golf course during the U.S. Open Championship, and another was seen under a sign advertising turkey sandwiches at a restaurant in Cambridge.
In Ohio, a group of wild turkeys, known as the “Hilliard Turkey Gang,” had a Facebook page with hundreds of fans but also caused concerns for the city as they stopped traffic to roost in the evenings. In New York, a wild turkey crossed the street on Thanksgiving Eve, while in Wisconsin, a turkey searched for food near a busy intersection. In New Jersey, a wild turkey took up residence in a supermarket parking lot, attracting attention from shoppers.
In New Hampshire, a parade of wild turkeys marched past the front doors of local businesses on a warm spring afternoon. And in Massachusetts, a wild turkey crossed the path of an Ironman contestant while he trained in a forest for an upcoming triathlon. These sightings serve as a reminder of the presence of wildlife in urban and suburban areas and the importance of coexisting with nature.
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