UPI – A wild turkey, named Mr Tom by locals, has been causing disruptions in the carpool line at Alston Ridge Elementary School in Cary, North Carolina, United States.
Over the past few days, the territorial bird has made itself at home, stubbornly blocking the line and even pecking at cars and pedestrians. Recently, the school’s principal was captured on camera chasing off the persistent bird in an effort to restore order to the carpool area.
Cary Animal Services posted a photo to Facebook showing Principal Niko Schutte chasing the turkey away from the parking lot with an umbrella.
The post explained that an animal services officer had initially been successful in chasing Mr Tom away from the school, but the brave bird eventually lost his fear of her and planted himself right next to her patrol vehicle.
Animal services said that’s when Schutte stepped in with the umbrella, a method that “did the trick…for now”.
The post explained Mr Tom is in a hormonal state that makes him extra unreasonable.
“Its breeding season and the male birds get a little rowdy and territorial,” officials wrote.
“Male turkeys compete for dominance with other turkeys and may also try to prove their toughness to people!”
