Who laid this big egg in our woods?

Question

I found this (empty, cracked open, dry) egg in our woods yesterday. Any idea whose it is? Baseball for size reference. Thanks!

Naturalist's Response

Based on the size and location where you found the egg, I would say that this is more than likely a Wild Turkey egg.

Thankfully they are quite common in the state, so keep your eyes and ears open for them throughout the year!

Thanks for the great question.

-Chief Naturalist John Kolar

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