PLACES TO STAY
Reserve your Wilderness Retreat
near Great Smoky Mountains National Park near Gatlinburg, TN, has Wild Turkeys visible in Cades Cove meadows, USA
Great Smoky Mountains National Park near Gatlinburg, TN, has Wild Turkeys visible in Cades Cove meadows, USA is a top spot to see Wild Turkey (Meleagris gallopavo) in the wild. Below are the best-rated places to stay within 25 km, plus tips for spotting nearby.
Wild Turkey (Meleagris gallopavo)
BEST TIME TO SEE
Year-round. Breeding season April to May brings strutting males (toms) to forest clearings; Shenandoah and Great Smoky Mountains are reliable.
SIGHTING TIP
April and May for breeding displays; year-round in Great Smoky Mountains NP and Shenandoah NP where habituated birds are regularly seen.
Coordinates
35.6000°N, 83.8000°W
HABITAT
Mixed forest and forest-edge habitat; woodlands with mast-producing trees (oaks, beeches) for food; open areas for display
CONSERVATION STATUS
Least Concern
Hotels and Stays Nearby
Within 25 Km