Turkey Vultures did the same in rural Northern California. We would see them with wings outstretched in large oak trees on our way to school. They seemed to be enjoying the warm sunshine.
Sent from my iPhone > On Oct 13, 2022, at 6:33 AM, Laura Erickson <chickadee.erick...@gmail.com> > wrote: > > I spend a lot of time in Florida, where my son lives, and often see Turkey > Vultures, and Black Vultures, sitting with wings extended, usually first > thing in the morning, which is probably their way to dry rain or heavy dew > off their wings before thermals get them up in the air. This can also be a > mechanism to help them warm or cool their bodies. > > Best, > Laura Erickson > Duluth > >> On Thu, Oct 13, 2022 at 12:28 AM Keith Carlson <keitheca...@gmail.com> >> wrote: >> >> Kayaking the Cannon River on Sunday I observed Turkey Vultures kettling in >> the distance to the east when I started in Cannon Falls. Then I passed a >> cottonwood tree just beyond the mobile home park with several Turkey >> Vultures roosting in it, all or almost all with their wings extended like >> an Anhinga or Cormorant. I don't know if they were the ones that were >> kettling or not. I have never observed this behavior with Vultures before >> but haven't seen a group roosting before either. >> >> Is this common Vulture behavior or not? >> >> >> Keith Carlson >> keitheca...@gmail.com >> >> ---- >> General information and guidelines for posting: >> https://moumn.org/listservice.html >> Archives: http://lists.umn.edu/archives/mou-net.html >> >> During the pandemic, the MOU encourages you to stay safe, practice social >> distancing, and continue to bird responsibly. >> > > > -- > Laura Erickson > Duluth, MN > she/her/hers > > For the love, understanding, and protection of birds > www.lauraerickson.com > > You were made and set here to give voice to this, your own astonishment. > —Annie Dillard > > Please consider the environment before printing this e-mail. > > ---- > General information and guidelines for posting: > https://moumn.org/listservice.html > Archives: http://lists.umn.edu/archives/mou-net.html > > During the pandemic, the MOU encourages you to stay safe, practice social > distancing, and continue to bird responsibly. ---- General information and guidelines for posting: https://moumn.org/listservice.html Archives: http://lists.umn.edu/archives/mou-net.html During the pandemic, the MOU encourages you to stay safe, practice social distancing, and continue to bird responsibly.
