Turkeys near Liberty Park likely domestic, Utah wildlife official says
A Utah Division of Wildlife manager said white feathers in photos suggest the birds are domestic or hybrid turkeys.
Based on reporting by The Salt Lake Tribune. Read the original story →
A flock of turkeys was seen near Liberty Park in Salt Lake City this week, the Salt Lake Tribune reported, citing a Reddit post with photos taken Tuesday, Oct. 13. [1]
David Smedley, central region manager for the Utah Division of Wildlife, reviewed the photos and said the amount of white in the feathers points to a domestic or hybrid turkey rather than a wild one. He said turkeys typically do not cause safety issues, and residents should give them space. Anyone who has problems with them can call the Division of Wildlife at 801-538-4700. [1]
Smedley said Utah's wild turkey population has "exploded" in recent years and that turkeys may move into neighborhoods and parks when food or water is short. He said the agency often relocates nuisance turkeys once snow arrives. [1]
Sources
This story was written by AI from the report by The Salt Lake Tribune, which has the full story. How we write stories.