What Time of the Day Do Turkeys Roost? What You Need To Know!

What Time of the Day Do Turkeys Roost? What You Need To Know!

Few birds have the stories and unique life histories as the Wild Turkey (Meleagris gallopavo). How many species can boast of the enthusiasm of an honored statesman such as Benjamin Franklin? However, for the record, he never publicly praised this ground-dwelling upland game bird. Nevertheless, understanding the turkey’s roosting behavior reveals a lot about this…

Music of Nature

Music of Nature

Recording features wild turkeys at dawn, calling from their roost in a cottonwood tree. 1 May 2021. Aravaipa Canyon not far from Klondyke, Arizona. Recording and accompanying art representation © Lang Elliott. Note: The recording featured above is a “3D binaural soundscape”. Please wear headphones for a profound listening experience that will make you think…

Turkeys All Day Long

Turkeys All Day Long

Wild turkeys lead busy, detailed lives with refined daily routines. If you doubt that statement you’re hindering your turkey-hunting success before you ever head afield. Take time to study wild turkey routines hour-by-hour, however, and you’ll put yourself on the road to a springtime, turkey dinner. SUNRISE: Wild Turkey Set-Up Most states allow hunting a…

Do turkeys really sleep in trees?

Do turkeys really sleep in trees?

Rick and Morty is a hilarious sci-fi show on Adult Swim that is no stranger to scientific references. A recent episode brought up an unexpected natural history fact that left fans wondering. The climax of “Rick & Morty’s Thanksploitation Spectacular” presented an interesting question about turkeys. Do turkeys sleep in trees? Here’s how it came…