Brush turkeys were virtually driven out of Sydney during the depression because their meat, while tough, was better than nothing. They didn't return even after being made a protected species, probably because they don't like English style gardens. Now, with increasing numbers of Native Australian Bush gardens, the turkeys are making a comeback.
I have seen several of these large birds in Beecroft recently. Before deciding how to respond if a bush turkey starts digging up your backyard, please remember that they are a protected species. One minor way to discourage them is not to leave pet food accessible to them.
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