Summary
The February 1962 Beaver Beacon reports that Milt Bennett found a wild turkey dead at Dave Wilson’s home in December. An examination reportedly identified blackhead, a disease affecting the liver and intestines. The article says four other turkeys near Rogers Carlisle’s home were still doing well and were being fed.
Evidence and limits
This is a source-bounded disease and wildlife observation. The issue does not identify the examiner, provide laboratory records, or establish the island’s total turkey population.
Sources
- Beaver Beacon, February 1962, “Turkey News.”Reports a turkey found dead at Dave Wilson’s home in December, a diagnosis of blackhead affecting the liver and intestines, and four remaining turkeys near Rogers Carlisle’s home. The report does not identify the examining authority or establish a population survey.