A wild turkey caused traffic problems and curious looks just blocks from Parliament Hill in Ottawa on Tuesday morning.
The bird, spotted shortly after 9 a.m. by motorists and pedestrians on Albert Street, eventually made its way to a downtown parking lot, and then toward a busy bus route, weaving in and out of traffic as it went.
Onlookers seemed to be giving the bird a wide berth, although some chased it with cell phones in hand.
Wild turkeys are a common sight in Ottawa, but it’s rare to see one running through the city’s busiest streets. Ottawa police confirmed they had received a call about the turkey at 9:27 a.m., and an officer was dispatched to try and capture it. Additional officers were then apparently sent in to help, but the bird was not located.
Posts on social media suggested that a local wildlife rescue group was able to capture the turkey and release it at a safe location.
No accidents or injuries were reported as a result of the turkey’s morning stroll.
—With files from Amanda Connolly