Wild turkeys wandering a west Loveland neighborhood surprised residents Tuesday as they strutted into an open garage and even stood on top of a parked car.
One of large birds was seen on the roof of a black Ford Explorer SUV parked in a driveway in the 2200 block of Clear Creek Drive.
Another made its way into an open garage of a house nearby and lay down next to a motorboat parked inside.
A young resident of the home whose garage was invaded by the bird said she had never seen a wild turkey before, and she was quick to run and close the garage once the avian made its exit.
Presence of the toms and hens is a good sign for local environmental health, said Jennifer Churchill, a Colorado Parks and Wildlife spokeswoman.
“They like to be near creeks and rivers and roost at night. It’s a great thing, actually, because it means there are healthy riparian habitats,” Churchill said.
The birds can become aggressive toward humans and pets, though, Churchill warned, yet she advises against harming the turkeys.
“They can be a little territorial. If they do start to get aggressive, it is OK to clap your hands at them and try to shoo them away, but we ask people to please not hurt the turkeys,” Churchill said, while also suggesting that residents keep pets away from the birds as well.
Why did the wild turkeys cross the road & go to the Valmont Post Office? We don't know but Deputy Pat caught them in the act.
— BoulderCountySheriff (@BldrCOSheriff)
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