[birding] strange Turkey Vulture at Finley

[Steve Seibel]

There was an adult Turkey Vulture at Finley NWR this morning that seemed to
have an unusual whitish patch/patches on its tail and/or wing.  It was
perched and preening in an unusual posture so it was hard to figure out.  It
first caught my eye as some sort of bird with a large white tail patch and I
was really surprised when it turned out to be a Turkey Vulture.  I didn't
have my binocs so I took a bunch of pictures and reviewing them, I can't
imagine how the white features could be sun glint from normal plumage.  It
was perched in a snag west of the barn that is north across the street from
the old headquarters building.  I'm going to revisit the same spot tomorrow
morning, and if I see it again I will stick around till it flies, since I
now believe it is really rather unusual.

Other highlights from Finley this AM- -5 otters playing around at Cabell
marsh-- an egret catching a fish in perfect time with my camera shutter at
McFadden marsh-- several White Pelicans still at Cabell marsh....

Steve Seibel
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