Will Turkeys Roost at Midday or Change Roosts?

Turkeys don’t technically roost at midday. They might remain on the roost during extenuating circumstances, such as bad weather or when a gobbler refuses to fly down until he sees hens below him. However, birds typically pitch down from their roost trees when they instinctively sense it’s light enough to see potential threats. Sometimes, spooked or startled turkeys might fly up into a tree — or remain on the roost — until flushing when danger approaches or flying back down after danger passes. They might also fly up to roost relatively early during bad weather.  Read more….