This Month in the Garden: A New Visitor! |
Welcome to This Month in the Garden! I have a new fascination with wild turkeys and since one visited my garden, it is garden related, right?! Over the past few decades, Long Island has witnessed a remarkable revival in its wild turkey population. Once on the brink of local extinction, these iconic birds now roam the wooded areas and open spaces of the island in numbers. Since I just followed one around my property, it sparked me to do some research on the revival of this remarkable creature. I had seen them here and there as an unusual sighting around the island and had heard stories, but now one was strutting around my garden like she owned the place! A friend told me that she was digging in my garden because she was eating grubs...not a bad thing.
One key aspect of the massive conservation effort has been habitat restoration. Through land acquisition, reforestation projects, and habitat management, conservationists have recreated vital habitats here on Long Island. Another critical step was the implementation of hunting regulations and protections. Wild turkeys have been designated as a protected species, with strict hunting seasons and limits enforced to prevent overharvesting. This has allowed turkey populations to recover without human interference. Today, Long Island holds a healthy and sustainable population of wild turkeys, symbolizing a successful conservation comeback. In conclusion, the revival of wild turkeys on Long Island is a testament to the collective efforts of government agencies, conservation organizations, and the community. By restoring habitats, implementing protective measures, and fostering public awareness, Long Island has welcomed back a symbol of wilderness and conservation success.
I hope you enjoyed This Month in the Garden. Be sure to stop by on the 1st. and 15th. of each month as I continue to share gardening tips, information and horticultural adventures! Have you seen these visitors in your neighborhood and what have been your experiences with them? We'd love to hear!
"As Always...Happy Gardening!"
Author: Lee @A Guide to Northeastern Gardening, © Copyright 2010-2024. All rights reserved.
A visit from the turkey council is always welcome in my garden! We usually get a big Tom with numerous females to scratch through the garden. Confuses the cats but I enjoy it.
ReplyDeleteShe has only visited once but it made my day as I watched her strutting around the garden! It is so nice to see the population of wildlife increasing here on Long Island.
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