Gobble Gobble, It's Turkey Time!
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THANK YOU to all of our loyal listeners! Has this podcast made a difference in your life? We would love to know through our annual podcast survey. Link to podcast survey: ⁠https://ufl.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_bEf5YoxkFv87GIu 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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