Officials in St. Catharines, Ont., are warning motorists to use caution when near highways as groups of wild turkeys are flocking to the roads.

The Humane Society of Greater Niagara (HSGN) and City of St. Catharines said in a Nov. 7 notice authorities have received several reports of wild turkeys in the vicinity of Martindale Road and Highway 406.

“Humane Society Animal Services Officers have responded to numerous calls over the past two weeks to assist in safely redirecting the turkeys away from high-traffic areas,” said Cindy Dunne, executive director with HSGN.

“However, even when response times are under five minutes, the birds are often ‘gone about their business’ by the time Officers arrive, a reminder that wild turkeys are fast, agile, and, yes, they can fly.”

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