Richard Hansen noticed these Turkey Vultures with their wings outstretched. They do this to dry off, warm up on cold days, and also to let the sun burn off any microbes from their job of eating carrion.
Here's a rare photo of a Turkey Vulture chick perched above his/her next in a snag taken a few years ago. Terry Bold was the lucky person who spotted this while hiking with her dogs in dense woods.
Thanks to Richard and Terry for allowing me to share their photos with you here.
David Wickland photographed a Harbor Seal mother with her newborn pup.
The mother touches her nose to her pup's face, bonding.
The afterbirth is coveted by many birds, as it is very nutritious. A group of Turkey Vultures moved in to squabble over who gets to eat it.
As we learn more about Nature, we learn how connected everything is. It's a wonder to behold.
Thanks to David for allowing me to share his photos with you here.
Kris and Gary Rose noticed these two Turkey Vultures perched on top two weather vanes at Fort Ross State Historical Park - living weather vanes.
Turkey Vulture extend their wings to dry them out and to let the sun burn off any microbes they acquired from their job as carrion eaters.
Here's a fun photo taken by Rob Diefenbach, which he titled, "Enter at your own risk!"
Fort Ross SHP is a treasure. To learn more about it, here is the link: http://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=449 Unfortunately they aren't open seven days a week during the winter, so check to make sure they are open before you go. Here's to the day when this wonderful historic park is open every day!
Thanks to Kris and Rob for allowing me to share their photos with you here.
Bob Harrison came across these two Turkey Vultures with their wings extended along old Highway One near Westport. Fog shrouded the air.
Turkey Vultures extend their wings to dry them in the sun, and to have the sun burn off any microbes from the carrion they eat. I suppose some rays must penetrate the fog. It's a startling sighting, to be sure!
Thanks to Bob for allowing me to share his photo with you here. We are waiting for another welcome rainstorm tonight.