Turkey Vultures

Along the edges of the foothills and before you see mountain shadows there is another shadow that just might cross your path.  

            When you look up, high up there, you just might see a Turkey Vulture.  They soar hundreds of feet above the ground along the edges of the hills rarely moving a wing.  They quietly sail up there with wingspans well over six feet and gracefully ride the thermals for hours at a time. 

            They truly are masters of the skies and are a marvel to watch as they soar in ever widening circles looking for carrion far down below, often times along the edges of roads.

They are called Turkey Vultures because the have that red comb like turkeys have.  While their eating habits may be disgusting they are performing a necessary task in removing dead animals.

Few birds, or anything else for that matter, can fly with the superb grace they effortlessly exhibit.

            They are a treat to watch.

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