Wild Turkeys in Brockton, Massachusetts (photos and videos)

[Ian David]

Captured on my cellphone camera:



Video:
http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v653/ian02302/?action=view¤t=0320090931-1.flv

[MADem]

1. MMMMM.....good eatin'!!!!!!! nt

[Mopar151]

2. Plenty of wild turkeys in Brockton

Most ain't got feathers, tho.....

[pipi_k]

3. Watch out for the poo

Last winter Mr P had some serious lung issues after having a case of bronchitis that wouldn't go away.

After many lab tests, and a bronchoscopy and lung biopsy, it was discovered that he has sarcoidosis, either caused, or aggravated by, the bacteria found in turkey droppings (mycobacterium avium). Our yard used to be full of turkeys all day long. I'm talking flocks of 30 or more.

They're really cool and fun to watch, but they can be dangerous for people with existing lung conditions, so be careful...

[Rockholm]

4. We have a bunch in Gloucester too.

A good friend has some in her yard..that come for feeding everyday.

[AllieB]

5. There was a flock on 93 North on Saturday right before the 128 interchange

Everyone was slowing down-they were on the side of the road feeding. They were frickin' HUGE!

[JayMusgrove]

6. I saw a lot of wild turkeys in Pelham, Mass, last week.

I thought they were afraid to come so close to Route 202.. but they were there, along the road.

Turkeys like that must be on the rise.