Prof. Emeritus David Bird on wild turkey sightings in Montreal

Wild turkey sightings in Montreal are on the rise, Global News reports.

Experts told them wild turkey populations in southern Quebec have steadily climbed over the past two decades due to warming temperatures.

This has raised concern that predators could be following close behind.

“I think Montrealers will see a rise in coyote populations as the turkey population grows,” said wildlife biologist David Bird, Professor Emeritus in McGill's Department of Natural Resource Sciences.