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Turkey Vulture

Date Submitted: April 11, 2011

Observer: Paul Lauenstein

Observation Date: 4/11/11

Observation Time: 6:10 p.m.

Observation Location: Gavins Pond

Plant or Animal? Animal

Common Name: Turkey Vulture

Scientific Name: Cathartes aura

Turkey Vulture

Comments: Turkey vultures are gliders, and rarely flap their wings.

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Previous, Subsequent, or Similar Sightings:
Turkey Vulture, 8/11/09

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