Turkey Vulture

When I researched the Turkey Vulture, which I knew nearly nothing about, I was amazed. This bird is one of our most important "resources." He keeps our roadways and highways free of dead decaying animals. His stomach is able to digest any diseased and/or decaying animal without being affected and his droppings are disease free and a natural sanitizer. He is gentle and only dines on dead animals and grain. A turkey vulture can stay in the air for up to 7 hours and fly for 200 miles in one flight because his flight is mostly soaring. The next time you see a vulture on the side of the road hovering over roadkill, instead of being disgusted, just say a quiet "Thanks!".

Til Tomorrow,
Tweetles