Kip’s Comments - September 18, 2025

The Next Generation Clean-up Crew

As I traveled today I came across a pair of young turkey vultures practicing their clean-up skills. Not much was left of what appeared to be a road-killed rabbit. It was hard to tell for sure since there was so little left.

Turkey Vultures on Road - Image 1028195

Turkey vultures may not appeal to most people, but think of the job these birds do. Shortly after the vultures sense the smell of carrion they are on the ground dining on the meat. Think what our roads would look like without turkey vultures.

By the way, soon the turkey vultures will be headed to warmer climates. Then we will see bald eagles doing what turkey vultures do now. Both thrive on carrion.

For those wanting something prettier, how about this bouquet of sawtooth sunflowers!

Sawtooth Sunflower - Image 1028137