The Police in Greater Boston have issued a warning about aggressive behavior from turkeys during mating season. Male turkeys, or toms, can display aggressive behavior between March and May, as they protect their territory and seek mates. Safety tips include maintaining distance, refraining from feeding the birds, and making loud noises to discourage them from getting close. State wildlife officials advise shooing them with rakes, brooms, or spraying them with a hose to establish dominance. Brookline police also suggest keeping an umbrella handy to fend off turkey attacks. While turkey aggression is a temporary seasonal occurrence, reports of unusually aggressive turkeys should be made to animal control. It is important to remember not to turn and run away from aggressive turkeys, as this may further provoke their territorial behavior. Residents are encouraged to be cautious and take necessary precautions to avoid encounters with aggressive turkeys during this mating season.
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