[mou-net] Anhinga/Cormorant-like behavior by turkey vultures

2022-10-12 Thread Keith Carlson
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 Anhi

Re: [mou-net] Anhinga/Cormorant-like behavior by turkey vultures

2022-10-13 Thread Laura Erickson
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 m

Re: [mou-net] Anhinga/Cormorant-like behavior by turkey vultures

2022-10-13 Thread Anne C. Bier
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 > wrote: > > I spend a lot of time i