Natural History Wanderings

SF Gate writes about Wild Turkeys in the Bay Area

Wild turkeys, not native to California, have thrived in the Bay Area due to ideal suburban habitats. Their population has surged since the 1970s, reaching an estimated 250,000 statewide. While some residents find them a spectacle, others see them as a nuisance, especially during mating season when males become territorial and may attack vehicles or humans.

Read story at How wild turkeys ended up everywhere in the Bay Area