wild turkeys
Coverage of wild turkeys in the Nexus archive.
- Morning 4: 4 rescued from steep embankment after vehicle crash — and more news
Two adults and two children were rescued from a 30-foot embankment in Southfield after a vehicle crash. Michigan wildlife biologists are conducting a wild turkey brood survey. NBA reports suggest the Detroit Pistons have inquired about Kevin Durant's availability. Taylor police officers shot an armed robbery suspect linked to a U-Haul truck during a traffic stop.
- Want to help track Michigan’s next generation of wild turkeys? Here’s how
Michigan's Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is conducting a wild turkey brood survey to monitor population health, part of a conservation success story since turkeys were reintroduced in the 1950s. The survey, open until August 31, relies on public reports to track turkey numbers and reproduction across the state.
- State asks residents to report turkey sightings to study reproduction success
Michigan's Department of Natural Resources is requesting residents to report wild turkey sightings from July 1 to August 31 to study reproduction success. The annual survey, part of a multi-state effort by the National Wild Turkey Federation, has collected over 17,000 observations since its launch four years ago, tracking turkeys that have rebounded to all Michigan counties.
- The city overrun with wild turkeys - if you feed the beasts you can end up in jail
A city is experiencing an overrun of wild turkeys, and feeding them can result in jail time. The article highlights the legal consequences of interacting with the wildlife.
- California woman left with horrific injuries after being attacked by gang of wild turkeys
Mary Jo Kelly, a Bay Area resident, was attacked by two wild turkeys while walking, resulting in horrific injuries. The incident occurred last Thursday.
- 83-year-old Alameda woman attacked by wild turkeys as city warns residents to take precautions
An 83-year-old woman in Alameda was attacked by wild turkeys. The city has issued warnings for residents to take precautions.
- Alameda police remind residents to stay away from wild turkeys
The Alameda Police Department is reminding residents to exercise caution around aggressive wild turkeys following two recent incidents where animal control officers responded. One incident resulted in a pet being injured.