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About 7 p.m. Sunday, on our return from visiting family in the Musquodoboit area, my wife and I spotted a Turkey Vulture feasting on Porcupine Roadkill. At first I thought: a large raven and for a moment, an immature Bald Eagle. Then I noticed that it WAS too large for a Raven and Bald Eagles don't have red faces. That's when I clued in that it must be a Turkey Vulture. The location was about a half kilometre after turning onto the 107, off No. 7, west of Musquodoboit Harbour, just off the right-hand shoulder of the highway. After I found a safe place where I could turn around, I went back and approached the spot again for a better look. When we got too close for its comfort it took flight, giving me a good look at its size, ruddy head and the lighter coloured underside fringe pattern of the primary wing feathers contrasting with the overall black feathers. It was indeed a Turkey Vulture. Usually I have my camera with me, but not this time. Hope this observation is of value to observers in that area. Sherman
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