Wild Turkey Science

Feeding…the positives? | #48

Oct 9, 2023
The hosts of this podcast explore the implications of feeding practices for wildlife, discussing positive and negative perspectives. They also delve into the impact of bird feeders on bird ecology and breeding success. A South Texas research paper on turkey nesting and pulp production is discussed, along with the limitations and findings of a bird survey study. The podcast concludes with reception, future topics, and a lighthearted remark about sand spurs in their pants.
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1
Introduction
00:00 • 4min
2
Exploring the Implications of Feeding Practices for Wildlife
04:13 • 4min
3
Feedback and Improvements
08:29 • 2min
4
Feeding Birds: Popularity and Benefits
10:09 • 13min
5
The Impact of Bird Feeders on Bird Ecology and Breeding Success
23:22 • 20min
6
Turkey Nesting and Pulp Production in South Texas
43:11 • 9min
7
Limitations and Findings of Bird Survey Study
51:43 • 16min
8
Reception, Future Topics, and a Request
01:07:25 • 3min