What's up with Turkey Vultures ???

[armenius]

After my BMW 325 was puked on by a flying buzzard at 70 miles an hour on a back road I have become somewhat an amateur "Buzzardologist"The birds flew up as I approached them at their lunch of dog and as I passed I saw one fly over in my peripheral vision,then a loud "splat" and the right grille,hood,windsheild and roof were covered in a thick pinkish goo with the most terrible odor I ever experienced.I sped up until I got to a hose and had to spray for 5 minutes to get it off the car so my wife could exit.In that amount of time the paint was etched.The odor persisted for 6 weeks and I almost had to give the car away.
When I was younger we had only the Turkey Vulture and they are not aggresive.In the last 25 years we have had an even higher population of Black Buzzards.They don't always wait for something to die and have been known to attack small animals,and reports of atempts on toddlers has been seen.
Several years ago a town in (?) Ohio was taken over by thousands and suffered extensive damage as the love to pull roofing off houses.The problem was compounded by laws protecting these birds from harrassment.
I have had them alight in trees above me when I climbed up deer hunting.I have a way of discouraging that--don't ask and I won't tell.
After my experience I avoid all contact,and
I BRAKE FOR BUZZARDS

 

[wundudnee]

Patience hell, I'm going to kill something.

They are a beautiful bird in flight, but coyote ugly on the ground.

 

[mwtdvm]

and as I passed I saw one fly over in my peripheral vision,then a loud "splat" and the right grille,hood,windsheild and roof were covered in a thick pinkish goo with the most terrible odor I ever experienced.I sped up until I got to a hose and had to spray for 5 minutes to get it off the car so my wife could exit.In that amount of time the paint was etched.The odor persisted for 6 weeks and I almost had to give the car away.

What can I say... I warned ya! Buzzard puke is bad bad stuff.

 

[GST]

While it has never happened to me, they say you haven't lived until a buzzard comes through your windshield. They will puke inside and then you will have to sell the car cause you will never get the funk out of it.
I always slow way down when I see them feasting on something in or near the road. A slow one bounced of my driver side conerpost once.

 

[Guest]

That does explain it!

My Survival Kit contained a bottle of Tabasco and it did help but no where near enough.

 

[$2Ray]

Puking is their means for self-defense. Really.

 

[citizen gary]

Hinckley, Ohio - a vulture celebration.
Every year on March 15 since 1957, the city of Hinckley Ohio has eagerly awaited the return of the buzzards at "Buzzards' Roost" at the Hinckley Reservation, part of the Cleveland Metroparks.

The buzzard, a common name for the "turkey vulture," is a large graceful bird with a bald head and red beak. No relation to the black, Old World vulture family, which includes the eagle, hawk, and kite, the buzzard is native to the Americans from southern Canada to the tip of Cape Horn.
The Return of the Buzzard:

The annual Return of the Buzzard celebration starts early (630am) at the Hinckley Reservation in the Cleveland Metroparks. Let by "Official Buzzard Spotter," Dr. Bob Hinkle, early risers raise their binoculars and cameras to compete for the first sighting. It's all in good fun, and a sure sign that spring is on the way. Coffee and treats are customarily served.

The Sunday following March 15 is "Buzzard Sunday" at the Hinckley Reservation, a family fun day celebrating the buzzards
Buzzard Lore:
The buzzard has become a sort of local folk hero. Among other things, he was the mascot and logo for Cleveland rock station, WMMS, "the Home of the Buzzard" for decades.
Contact Information:

"Buzzard Roost"
Hinckley Reservation
State Rd and West Dr
Hinckley Township

and for the kiddies: http://www.clemetparks.com/pdf...0Coloring%20page.pdf

 

[smith revolver cop]

Originally posted by S/W - Lifer:
It's just the Almighty's clean-up crew going about their business, keeping nature fresh and sweet-smelling.

+1. That's why certain species of buzzards and vultures are bald- so the blood and goo doesn't stick to the feathers or hair on their heads when they're picking "goodies" from way inside the carcass. Fascinating birds!

 

[CAJUNLAWYER]

Originally posted by Wheelgunner840:
KKG,
I can honestly say that I have never heard of anyone ever trying to eat a seagull.
WG840

You obviously missed my thread dsecribing the time we shot a seagull, breasted it out and slipped in into the bag of Teal Breasts my brother in law was going ot cook up into a gumbo

 

[Wheelgunner840]

Well Caj, I gotsta know. How'd that work out for him?

WG840

 

[CAJUNLAWYER]

Originally posted by Wheelgunner840:
Well Caj, I gotsta know. How'd that work out for him?

WG840

It wasn't pretty from what I heard

 

[reerc]

Funniest thread I've read it a looong time.

 

[Guest]

Originally posted by CAJUNLAWYER:

Originally posted by Wheelgunner840:
KKG,
I can honestly say that I have never heard of anyone ever trying to eat a seagull.
WG840

You obviously missed my thread dsecribing the time we shot a seagull, breasted it out and slipped in into the bag of Teal Breasts my brother in law was going ot cook up into a gumbo

You are Oh So right about missing that one but I'm not really sure it was "Missed"!!!