Observation ID: 83872

Submitted by Chris C on
Condition
Dead
Animal
Turkey Vulture
Identification Confidence
somewhat confident
Observation Date / Time

Two large birds with wings torn off and scattered.  See previous post for first carcass.  I speculate two vultures were eating roadkill and were hit but I didn't see heads or legs.  This was a big mess.  I was on a bicycle.

Observer
Chris C
Travel Frequency
several times per quarter
Estimated Time Since Impact
about one week
Carcass Position
road shoulder
Roadway Speed Limit
55 mph
Road Type
local paved
Location Description
Rural single lane country road.
Roadside Features
no artificial structures

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