Originally Posted by
Erno86
Turkeys prefer to roost in trees that overhang over water --- Because they love to hear their poop plop in the water.
True enough except they roost over water for safety from predators.
From NWTF,
https://www.nwtf.org/hunt/article/locating-roosts,
Consider the factors below to determine likely roost sites:
Proximity to water
The old hunter’s adage suggesting, “Turkeys love to roost where they can hear their droppings hit water,” rings true here.
On our lease, one of the best spots is creek bottom land with swamp and and beaver ponds.