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NEW YORK (PIX11) – “Rosie,” the turkey, is still looking for love. She was spotted on Manhattan’s Upper East Side on Saturday afternoon.
The turkey was seen on a resident's balcony and then flew to another building. A video on the Citizen App shows.
The bird caught the city’s attention in May 2024 and had been living on Roosevelt Island. Rosie was spotted earlier this week in Manhattan, hanging out in trees and on building ledges.
Experts believe she is searching for a mate and will likely return to the comfort of Roosevelt Island, where she was initially spotted.
“Wild turkeys are one of the many native species that call our city home. If you spot a wild turkey, don't be intimidated -- just keep your distance and observe respectfully,” a spokesperson from the New York City Department of Parks and Recreation said.
The parks department advises that New Yorkers not feed turkeys, observe them from a distance, and call 311 or a professional to handle and remove wild turkeys from private property.
This story comprises reporting from PIX11 News reporter Greg Mocker.
Matthew Euzarraga is a multimedia journalist from El Paso, Texas. He has covered local news and LGBTQIA topics in the New York City Metro area since 2021. He joined the PIX11 Digital team in 2023. You can see more of his work here.
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