Comments on: Fine Weather for Vultures

By: Patty

Patty — Tue, 25 Aug 2009 14:50:01 +0000

Speaking of late-summer smells, there is a fragrance in the air that I have loved since I was little. I seem to only catch a whiff while walking or riding past a woodsy or park-like area; don’t seem to notice it in the city. It is hard to describe–not quite sweet, maybe a “dusty” smell. Definitely not mildew or decaying leaves; I think it must be a flowering weed. I’d plant it in my yard if I ever found out! Reminds me of family picnics in North Park, years ago. Anyone know what it might be?

By: Diane

Diane — Sat, 22 Aug 2009 03:12:01 +0000

I certainly enjoyed the vulture info. Once while working in rehab I was the recipient of vulture vomit. Let me tell you………it is quite impressive! I remembered the smell for many months:)

By: Anne Curtis

Anne Curtis — Sat, 22 Aug 2009 02:45:45 +0000

This evening, on the patio at Cafe Sam’s (wonderful restaurant!) I looked up and saw at least three flights of large birds–crows?–circling and then landing on the upper stories of the Cathedral of Learning. They moved in, and landed so quickly I couldn’t alert my husband, who was facing away, to turn around before they disappeared. 1) I was not having “floaters”, and 2) I guess this means the peregrines are totally gone? Anne

By: Kate St. John

Kate St. John — Fri, 21 Aug 2009 23:07:59 +0000

Great article, Steve. Thanks for letting us know about it.

By: Steve V

Steve V — Fri, 21 Aug 2009 16:44:51 +0000

Here is a good article on vultures from slate.com

http://www.slate.com/id/2209166/