Hello All,

Like Bob, we are here in "sunny" Florida! We have seen so MANY Turkey Vultures soaring on the thermals enjoying the weather - no wonder they haven't headed north! (Neither are we!)


 
> Date: Fri, 12 Feb 2010 09:44:00 -0500
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> Subject: Re: [Ohio-birds] Turkey Vulture in Medina
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> Dave's email was forwarded to me here in Florida by a fellow birder who was aghast that such a fine birder as Beth McGuire might mistake a Creagle for a Turkey Vulture. As you remember, Creagles are the illicit offspring of Bald Eagles and Common Crows - therefore smaller than eagles but black, like crows - and occasionally appear at this time of year. The featherless red head of the TV is apparently a dominant trait. Creagles may soar around northeastern Ohio for a few weeks each February or early March , but always move on to their summering quarters at Baffin Island just ahead of the Turkey Vultures' prompt arrival in Hinckley on March 15th.
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> As you read this, I am in Florida, prodding reluctant Turkey Vultures to start thinking about the long trek north to Cleveland Metroparks Hinckley Reservation in Hinckley Ohio.
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> Bob Hinkle 
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