Re: [cayugabirds-l] T Vulture

Hi Donna, Quite a dilemma presented. You could call the DEC to clarify the nest's protection under the migratory bird act when it is within a private structure. Perhaps they can relocate the nest and egg(s) for you. I also know of a wildlife rehabber who specializes in TVs. Perhaps she can hel

Re: [cayugabirds-l] T Vulture

Hi Donna! My! What a dilemma! This brings up questions in my mind about the migratory bird act. Correct me if I'm wrong, but as I understand it, we are legally (if not morally) bound to protecting the nests of migratory birds. So, you could tell the prospective buyers, "I'm legally bound to protec

RE:[cayugabirds-l] T Vulture

Donna, Turkey Vultures usually lay 2 eggs. It takes 28-40 days to incubate, and they don’t fledge until 60-80 days. No, a month is not enough time. Kevin Kevin J. McGowan, Ph.D. Senior Course Developer and Instructor Bird Academy Cornell Lab of Ornithology 159 Sapsucker Woods Road Ithaca, NY