wild Turkey - Thirty wild turkeys were reared at the Norraandale 

 pheassuitry, and were released In Rondeau Park, the Township of Mosa In 

 Middlesex County, smd at the Normandale Bird F2U*m. Some of these birds 

 were observed to have survived the winter, and a nesting was reported at 

 Normandale this spring. 



The Toronto Anglers and Hunters Association Imported a number of 

 wild t-urkeys from Pennsylvania which were released at various localities 

 from the Grand River In South Dumfries Township east to Orono, These 

 plantings were scattered by hurricane Hazel shortly after the birds had 

 been released. In spite of that, however. It Is known that they survived 

 the winter In South Dumfries Township, and scattered reports Indicate 

 survival elsewhere. These can only be Judged after one or two nesting 

 seasons have passed* The release of 19^9 which resulted In turkeys being 

 established In the Grand Bend area has now spread to Wsurwlck Township were 

 twenty-seven turkeys were observed on November 29th. 



Rabbits - There are still a few areas In the Province where 

 snowshoe rabbits remain at a peak of abundance. In a great many parts, 

 however, the cyclic dylng-off has already taken place. The cottontail 

 rabbits In southern Ontario again show an Increase. European hares also 

 seem to be slightly more numerous than last year, and have extended their 

 remge along the St. Lawrence River as far as Gananoque. 



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