Seeing turkeys? There have been several sightings of wild turkeys in the Denver metro area since the start of March, including roaming the Cherry Creek Trail.
The sight of wild turkeys roaming the city might seem unusual, but the species is native to Colorado and is common in a majority of counties.
Colorado Parks and Wildlife said turkeys are more likely to be spotted during early spring when toms (male turkeys) gather a “harem” of hens.
“Toms attract females by gobbling and strutting,” CPW said. “Toms gather harems in early spring, with hens laying around 10 eggs which are incubated for 28 days. The peak hatching period is late May through early June.”
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