April 17 (UPI) — A wild turkey believed to be the first ever spotted in New York’s Manhattan borough last year has returned to the island, much to the delight and concern of local residents.
The turkey, dubbed Astoria, was first spotted in Queens in April 2024, and flew across the East River to Manhattan in May.
Astoria became a local and global celebrity among wildlife lovers, and birder David Barrett said she is believed to be the first wild turkey ever to visit Manhattan.
The turkey eventually settled down on Roosevelt Island, where she became something of a local tourist attraction, but made her return to Midtown Manhattan on Sunday…