Vultures along the ditch between Trailwood Village and Forest Co

Kittle : I am sorry they are there and that the deer died but it is nature. The vultures clean up. That is what they are for.

We have a pair of black vultures that return every spring (3 years now) and nest in a windowed area just off of our living room. They lay two eggs. We watch the parents take turns sitting on the eggs, feeding, sheltering, and raising the chicks until they're able to fly. (The current brood is in "flight school" and climbing all over the house and trees.) Chicks stay with the parents as a family unit for just about a year. They're always out there and roost in nearby trees - hardly even notice them. The first year, they'd hiss and posture if we came close. This year (third) we can get within a 8 - 10 feet without them taking much notice. We always talk to them while in the yard and garden and although they're not tame, they seem to be curious and accepting of our presence.In return, they take care of any roadkill and dead critters that seem to turn up from time to time. Love living in the country.

Circle of life.

@ssc29 : It's amazing to watch nature. When we had the last cold snap come through, the male bird flew in and out feeding the female so she could stay on the nest. He also relieves her a couple of times a day after the chicks hatch so that she can feed. Oddly, they are very, very fastidious and clean.Better than a lot of humans, for certain.

Quixote : I would love that!

buffaloglenn : One was on our fence and not concerned about me at all. How do you make enough noise to scare them from the tops of pine trees? They are there now. Ughhh

beadweaver : Actually I do check before opening the door. A couple of years ago DH opened the door to the patio and a snake slithered away. We now keep a shovel by the patio door.

Kittle : An air cannon would work best (or 12 gauge), but since those aren't options I clap loudly and yell, and send them on to KHS or the country club.I wouldn't mind them but they crap more than a goose with diarrhea, all over my patio and pool deck. It reeks of death, and needs serious chemicals and a pressure washer to clean it up. It's bad.

Kittle : They are a protected species under the federal "Migratory Bird Treaty Act of 1918".Here's what the government recommends:1. Proper Garbage Disposal.2. Get Rid of Any Deceased Animal Near Your Property.3. Clean Your Patio and Barbecue Area.4. Use Motion-Activated Sprinklers to Scare.6. Keep Spikes into Consideration.7. Call for a Professional Help.8. Invest in A Bird Cannon.9. Play Loud Noises on Speakers.

buffaloglenn : Yuck! That's what concerns me. Hopefully they will move on soon. It's fireworks season - maybe some of those would work. Just joking. We have bluebirds nesting and I sure don't want to disturb them.

beadweaver : I wouldn't mind these vultures finding a park to roost in.

luv2eatsushi : Hopefully it will be gone soon! We don't need it to create a stench. Fortunately it's a bit of a distance from us but very close to some residents in both TWV and FC.

21bzper : they were demolished a few months ago.