One bird that hangs around my place does not exactly inspire warm, fuzzy feelings. I refer to the black vulture.
I have a pair that put in appearances atop nearby utility poles and also enjoy standing on the rails along my back deck.
They sometimes relieve themselves and leave a chalky white splatter on the deck. I am told they enjoy defecating on their legs to cool themselves in hot weather. This explains why their legs are sometimes streaked with white.
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