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Where did all these wild turkeys come from?

In this episode of Good Question, Montreal, we'll hear about what life is like for a big bird in the big city and how we can get along without ruffling any feathers.
A graphic of the Good Question, Montreal logo over a photo of a wild turkey.
Wild turkeys are becoming increasingly common in the city. (Submitted by Ashutosh Jena)

From Verdun to Rosemont to NDG, it seems like wild turkeys have been popping up all over Montreal in recent years.

They've spurred a lot of curiosity and even delight from Montrealers.

But we have seen some human-turkey conflict arise.

In this episode of Good Question, Montreal, we'll hear about what life is like for a big bird in the big city and how we can get along without ruffling any feathers.

LISTEN | Where did all these wild turkeys come from?

From Verdun to Rosemont to NDG, it seems like wild turkeys have been popping up all over Montreal in recent years. They’ve spurred a lot of curiosity and even delight from Montrealers, but we have seen some human-turkey conflict arise. We’ll hear about what life is like for a big bird in the big city, and how we can get along without ruffling any feathers.

Do you have a question about Montreal? Host Ainslie MacLellan is determined to help find the answer. Whether it's a story that's disappeared from the headlines, a curious landmark in your neighbourhood, or a quirk of Montreal life you've been wondering about, we're on it. Let's learn about this place together.

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ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Ainslie MacLellan is a journalist at CBC Montreal. Follow her on Twitter: @CBCAinslie.