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Vultures, A Love Story

Vultures, A Love Story

Oct 14, 2022

Did you know the Turkey Vulture, just one of two types of vultures found in Virginia, is the most migratory...

Vulture: The Private Life of an Unloved Bird

Vulture: The Private Life of an Unloved Bird

Nov 16, 2020

Vultures are often overlooked, under appreciated, and unloved, despite the vital role they play in healthy ecosystems. Worldwide, vultures are...

Vultures

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Loudoun County VA is a vulture ‘hot spot’ in the United States, similar to Hinckley, Ohio and Kern River Valley,...

Vulture Myth Buster

Oct 1, 2013

Vol. 18 Issue 3, Fall 2013 By Alysoun Mahoney, Conservancy Advocacy There’s a vulture roost near my house! Should I...

Turkey Vultures

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Vol. 18 Issue 3, Fall 2013 By Emily Cook Photo by Nicole Hamilton The sight of a Turkey Vulture (Cathartes...

Vultures: Vital to Healthy Ecosystems

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Vol. 18 Issue 3, Fall 2013 by Katie Fallon Photo by Nicole Hamilton The bird had a warm, musty smell...

Turkey Vultures (Cathartes aura)

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Vol. 18, Issue 3 by Emily Cook The sight of a Turkey Vulture is a common occurrence here in Loudoun...

Vultures: Vital to Healthy Ecosystems

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Vol. 18, Issue 3 by Katie Fallon The bird had a warm, musty smell – like old leather with just...

Action Alert: Do Not Allow Vultures to Be Killed In Leesburg

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January 6, 2013 PLEASE TAKE ACTION: DO NOT ALLOW VULTURES TO BE KILLED IN LEESBURG   Loudoun is home to...

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