Celebrity turkey returns to Manhattan in search of a mate
- A turkey, named Rosie by some, caused traffic issues in Manhattan near East 59th Street around 8:30 a.m.
- The Roosevelt Island celebrity turkey, Rosie, had flown across the East River to Manhattan on Sunday.
- Police and others tried to capture the bird, but she evaded them by flying into a tree and running away.
- The NYPD received reports about the turkey running into traffic; birder David Barrett stated, "Just enjoy her miraculous presence."
- Experts believe Rosie is searching for a mate and will eventually return to Roosevelt Island from Midtown, which lacks resources.
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Wild Turkey Roaming Streets Of NYC
(New York, NY) — A wild turkey is keep cops on their toes. The turkey, nicknamed Astoria, has been roaming the streets of Manhattan. It was first spotted last year in Queens, spending most of its time on Roosevelt Island, where local residents looked after her. However, Astoria recently flew over the East River into Manhattan. One bird expert says she’s probably looking for a mate because she’s making a distinctive clucking sound. So for n…
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