[wisb] Turkey nest
- From: "K Petersen" <loonp@xxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: "'WISBIRDN'" <wisbirdn@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Wed, 12 May 2010 19:12:59 -0500
Hi all -
I have a general curiosity question about a turkey nest.
For my noon hour at work I use a walking path that is provided by the
company, and about two weeks ago noticed a sitting turkey hen who was on
nest for a few days. Then one day she was off nest and I could see 16 eggs
in the nest. Trouble is, she has never returned - it has been over a week.
Is this a probable nest desertion because the nest was just too close to the
walking path, or is it more likely that the hen was victim of a predator
while off-nest.
The nest is about eight yards from said walking path, and the path is not
heavily used. Also, the nest is basically undisturbed but now has only 13
eggs so I assume predators of some sort have found it and taken advantage of
the eggs.
Kurt Petersen
Sheboygan County
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