Now that we have passed the autumnal equinox, there are many facets of the season to observe. The days are shorter with a sunrise at about 7:20 a.m. and setting near 6:30 p.m. We have more time of ...

Turkey vultures never seem to hurry. They glide silently above us, drawing circles in the air, calligraphers with quill pens. They tip and turn up there in the wind, rarely flapping those long willowy ...

Why it's awesome: These scavenger birds have an unexpected way of keeping predators away — by projectile vomiting stomach acid and semi-digested meat at their attackers. Turkey vultures live in a ...

It’s not a raptor, but is often mistaken for an eagle as it catches updrafts in the sky, soaring in a circular pattern. In flight it has both the size and color of a golden eagle, but the angle of the ...

A turkey vulture flies above its roost on the roof of Old Main on the University of Wyoming campus. UW’s Biodiversity Institute invites community members from across the state to share their ...

Mountain hikes are invigorating. Crisp air and clear views can refresh the soul, but thin air presents an additional challenge for high-altitude birds. ‘All else being equal, bird wings produce less ...

When most people think about wildlife rehabilitation, they picture fluffy baby birds, fuzzy bunnies, and stilt-legged fawns. Creatures that society deems ugly or less desirable, such as vultures, ...

BARABOO – The airspace over Devil's Lake State Park took on the appearance of a cyclone. This one, though, never touched ground and wasn't likely to be part of any weather report. In fact the spinning ...

MEQUON - As I climbed the stairs inside the 125-year-old silo, it was clear I wasn't alone. Occupants in the vertical structure heard my footfalls and sounded their alarms. The first I encountered was ...

LARKSPUR, Colo. — A 9NEWS viewer spotted a striking scene in southern Douglas County over Labor Day weekend: five turkey vultures gathered near Greenland, just south of Larkspur. Ryan Sears, who ...