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used to study migration and distribution, wildlife diseases, longevity, and demography. We have high hopes that most of the nestlings that we band will fly high, migrate, and overwinter in locations in the Southern United States and Central America this fall and make the trip back to New Hampshire breeding grounds to successfully reproduce.

Wear comfortable walking shoes and dress for the weather. Binoculars are suggested if you have them. Bring a snack or lunch and water, and be prepared for sun, insects, and ticks, as needed. Space is limited; please register in advance at bit.ly/CLC-062023, and please arrange to carpool with friends if you are able.

About the Presenter:

CLC Stewardship Director Debra Marnich holds a BS in Zoology and an MS in Forestry. Her major interests and professional focus areas include combining wildlife and forestry practices to manage for both sound silvicultural and optimum wildlife habitat, creating early successional and bird nesting habitat, pollinator habitat creation, promoting small diverse farms local food production/agriculture, promoting land conservation and protection, environmental education, and integrating all resources concerns to create a balanced conservation system.

Report Wild Turkey Brood Sightings

The New Hampshire Fish and Game Department is asking for the public’s help by reporting wild turkey brood sightings in New Hampshire this spring and summer. It’s easy to participate and the survey is now open. If you observe groups of turkeys with poults (juvenile birds) between June 1 and August 31, report your sightings on NH Fish and Game’s web-based Turkey Brood Survey by visiting https://forms.gle/ LT7oewbq6Cx9hPGSA.

“The information participants provide helps us monitor the turkey population,” said NH Fish and Game Turkey Project Leader Allison Keating. “This survey results in reports from all over the state and adds to the important information biologists gather to monitor the distribution, abundance, and productivity of wild turkeys.” In 2022, Summer Brood Survey participants reported seeing 1,094 broods with an average of 3.22 poults per hen, which is an increase compared with the previous year when 2.95 poults per hen were reported. The highest average on record was 4.38 poults per hen reported during 2011, which was the first year of the survey.

The term “brood” refers to a family group of young turkeys accompanied by a hen. New Hampshire hens generally begin laying eggs from mid-April to early May and complete their clutch of about 12 eggs in early to mid-May. Incubation lasts for 28 days, and most eggs hatch from late May to mid-June.

If incubating turkey eggs are destroyed or consumed by predators, hens often lay a replacement clutch of eggs that hatch late July through late August. Reports of adult male turkeys are not being requested at this time.

Many factors can affect turkey productivity in any given year. Young turkey chicks are extremely sensitive to cool temperatures and rain, both because it can affect their health and because these conditions can adversely impact insect populations which are a critical source of nutrition for young turkeys. Since spring weather is highly variable, survival of the annual hatch of wild turkeys is also highly variable.

A large annual influx of young turkeys is needed to sustain populations over time, so the number of young turkeys that survive to be “recruited” into flocks in the fall is of great interest to turkey managers. A large sample of turkey brood observations collected throughout the summer provides an insight into the size of the “graduating class” of turkeys that will go on to become adults.

To learn more about the survey, visit www.wildnh.com/surveys/turkeybrood.html.

Wildlife turkey management and research is made possible by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Wildlife Restoration Program, a user-pay, user-benefit program supported by purchases of firearms, ammunition, and archery equipment.

Save The Date for the 3rd Annual Wolfeboro Lions Club Car Show

The Third annual Wolfeboro Lions Club Car Show roars into Wolfeboro on Saturday, July 1, from 11 am-2 pm at The Nick Recreation Park, 10 Trotting Track Road, Wolfeboro.

The event is free and open to the public, the Lions Club invites car & motorcycle owners to showcase their vehicles in a fun, non-judged, no classes show. This is a show and shine event, and pre-registration is not required. The Lions Club will be holding a 50/50 raffle, a $1000 raffle, and have a concession stand with burgers, hot dogs, sausage, and pepper subs with net proceeds to benefit the Wolfeboro Lions Charitable Fund. As a special treat, the Girl Scouts of Maine Troop #2271 will return with Girl Scout Cookies (while supplies last) and Sno-Cones. Participants will be entered into a door prize raffle.

The Nick Recreation Park, home of the Car Show, is a beautiful venue with plenty of parking, a playground, ADA accessible building with restroom facilities and outdoor covered seating, a dog park, athletic fields, and a walking track.

The Car Show is part of The Wolfeboro 4th of July Festival visit www. facebook.com/Wolfeboros-4th-of-July-Festival for details on other events.

The 3rd annual Wolfeboro Lions Club Car show is generously sponsored by: Accidents Happen Auto Body, Eastern Oil & Propane, Maxfield Real Estate, Kellar Williams Coastal and Lakes and Mountains Realty, P&D Zimmerman, Avery Insurance, F.L. Putnam, Granite State Glass, Doran Independent Insurance, Top Gear, Twin Ash Carpentry and Building, Wolfeboro Auto Supply, John & Nancy Askew, Meredith Village Savings Bank, Morrisseys’ Front Porch, PSI Molded Plastics and Wolfeboro Car Wash and Executive Detail. For more information on the Car Show contact Gina Lessard at 603-651-6598. Donations are graciously accepted.