Stalkers chase brush turkeys

Residents of Woy Woy Bay suspect that there may be two men stalking brush turkeys in the area.

The brush turkey has become a feature of the Bays area but in recent months birds have been disappearing, according to the wildlife rescue service, Wires.

In one street alone, at least two male brush turkeys have been reported missing.

One resident reported recently seeing two men stalking birds on their property at 6.30am on a Sunday morning.

When challenged, they sped off in a red Ford Falcon.

Brush turkeys help reduce leaf litter and control funnel web spiders, according to a recent Wires newsletter.

Newsletter, August 18 Kookaburra Cackle, July/August 2004