February 2, 2023

We are known as Black Vultures

Most humans think we're smelly and profane

But we actually spend much of our time preening 

And bathing in shallow water, and even in rain. 

Location: Goodwin Wildlife Management Area, Fellsmere

Sources: https://birdsoftheworld.org/bow/species/blkvul/cur/behavior#selfmaint (requires paid subscription - but totally worth it if you want information on ALL of the birds of the world!)

Photo and text © 2022 Dee Fairbanks Simpson