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Because of habitat loss and overhunting, wild turkeys (Meleaagris gallopavo) disappeared from Ontario in 1909. Although they were still present in other parts of North America, they were almost totally gone (extinct by 1930. In Ontario, a very successful reintroduction began when about 4400 wild turkeys were released across the province. Today wild turkeys are a very common sight in Southern Ontario and many other parts of North America.

I'm a retired teacher living in Southern Ontario, Canada. I worked 35 years full time and 10 years part time as a classroom teacher and guidance counselor with the Peel District School Board. I also worked part time in the Faculties of Education of York University and the University of Toronto in their Additional Qualifications Programs. I purchased my first SLR camera back in the 60's and instantly fell in love with photography. My love of the outdoors led to my keen interest in hiking and nature/wildlife photography. My hiking and photography excursions have taken me on trips to East Africa, the Canadian and American Rockies, Patagonia (Argentina and Chile), Ecuador and the Galapagos Archipelago, Costa Rica and Florida and will...