Vol. 18 Issue 3, Fall 2013 By Alysoun Mahoney, Conservancy Advocacy There’s a vulture roost near my house! Should I scream and run, or jump for joy? Let’s bust some myths! 1. Do people become sick as a result of proximity to vultures? Myth: Busted! We have NOT found any evidence that people become sick […]

Vol. 18 Issue 3, Fall 2013 By Emily Cook The sight of a Turkey Vulture (Cathartes aura) is a common occurrence here in Loudoun County. We see them soar gracefully overhead, the untrained eye often mistaking them for hawks or eagles, their 5 to 6 foot wingspan making them appear regal and dignified as they […]

Vol. 18 Issue 3, Fall 2013 by Katie Fallon The bird had a warm, musty smell – like old leather with just a hint of rot. Despite being emaciated and weak, I struggled to keep the powerful wings folded against its body. I hugged the squirming vulture against my chest, careful to keep hold of […]

Vol. 18, Issue 3 by Katie Fallon The bird had a warm, musty smell – like old leather with just a hint of rot. Despite being emaciated and weak, I struggled to keep the powerful wings folded against its body. I hugged the squirming vulture against my chest, careful to keep hold of its head; […]