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Wild Turkeys Flourish in NYC: Conservation Success Story

11/28/2025

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Story summary

Wild turkeys are thriving in New York City, particularly on Staten Island.
Conservation efforts since the 1900s have led to their resurgence.
Department of Environmental Conservation notes turkeys were reintroduced to New York in 1959 and exported to other states.
A notable turkey named Astoria has traveled from Queens to Battery Park.
New Yorkers should observe these birds from a distance and participate in conservation efforts such as Christmas Bird Count.

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Story summary

Wild turkeys are thriving in New York City, particularly on Staten Island.
Conservation efforts since the 1900s have led to their resurgence.
Department of Environmental Conservation notes turkeys were reintroduced to New York in 1959 and exported to other states.
A notable turkey named Astoria has traveled from Queens to Battery Park.
New Yorkers should observe these birds from a distance and participate in conservation efforts such as Christmas Bird Count.