It's been a most fascinating summer at the office park where a pair of Black Vultures have set up a base camp. We first observed them in April and as recently as Wednesday last week I spotted one. It's gotten even more interesting because experts have been brought in to drive off the birds. Guano is a problem. In the picture we can see one of two "decoys" put up to spook the real vultures. I confess to not being sure if this one is upside up or down. I am guessing down as well as guessing this is supposed to be a Turkey Vulture (pink head). I have experience with scarecrows and equivalents and I am skeptical. But the experts say this is a valid technique that has worked elsewhere. I keep watching. For the sake of facilities management, I hope this succeeds and the vultures can find a more suitable environment. But I would miss those fascinating birds.
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