Bye bye TURKEYS

KEEP THIS NATIVE BIRD FROM DESTROYING YOUR GARDEN

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Ever-present brush turkeys (also known as a bush turkeys or scrub turkeys) are often seen as a nuisance. They builds nests, beg for food and can create chaos in gardens. And although they're a protected, native species, most Aussies are more than happy not to spot a brush turkey on their property. Favouring dense scrub, parks and suburban backyards – all ideal spots for living and building nests – there are a couple of ways to deter them, but the first thing to do is create a garden that's inhospitable for brush turkeys to live in.

MAKE AN EFFORT TO KEEP YOUR GARDEN TIDY

Your backyard, especially if it's close to scrubland or national park areas, needs to be kept in excellent condition at all times to discourage cheeky brush turkeys from moving in. This can be done by:

Making a habit of cleaning up food scraps and rubbish. This includes making sure your rubbish bins are tightly closed and secured.