Naturally Florida

Gobble Gobble, It's Turkey Time!

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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 
          • https://myfwc.com/wildlifehabitats/profiles/birds/game-birds/wild-turkeys/ 


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