With summer just around the corner, I would like to highlight one of my favorite birds — the turkey vulture. For me, they conjure up hot summer days as I watch them ride and circle in the updrafts.

Vultures play a vital ecological role by cleaning up carrion and preventing the spread of disease. Despite their benefits, vultures can cause property damage and pose risks to aircraft. Vulture ...

Look up, Iowa! Turkey vultures are now a common sight, with their numbers swelling due to habitat changes and the rise of ...