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[–] jawa21@lemmy.sdf.org 59 points 5 months ago* (last edited 5 months ago) (1 children)

I have been the target of a surprised vulture's vomit while being completely unaware of its presence in the tree above me. That was one of the most miserable experiences I've ever had. I look up much more often now.

[–] samus12345@lemmy.world 9 points 5 months ago

"I didn't even know you were there, bird, but now I want to kill you!"

[–] Freeman@lemmings.world 20 points 5 months ago

The Dwight K. Shrute of birds

[–] darkphotonstudio@beehaw.org 13 points 5 months ago (1 children)
[–] neo@lemy.lol 7 points 5 months ago

Oh come on, what have the vultures ever done for us!?

They prevent the spread of deceases? Well, yes, of course, but beside the many lifes they've saved, what have the vultures ever done for us?

[–] MajorHavoc@programming.dev 11 points 5 months ago

The turkey vulture is also one of, if not the most graceful flying animal.

It's neat to see the sheer majesty that nature is capable of on soaring display - and then sometimes get to contrast that with how hideous they look up close.

[–] The_Che_Banana@beehaw.org 9 points 5 months ago

Apparently I dated a turkey vulture in school...

[–] brbposting@sh.itjust.works 8 points 5 months ago

Fun fact: vultures can eat dead stuff thanks to super acidic tummies. Battery acid in there!

[–] FiniteBanjo@lemmy.today 6 points 5 months ago

TBH that is pretty metal.

[–] _lilith@lemmy.world 5 points 5 months ago

You can always tell a roost tree for these guys because it is just plastered in shit

[–] Helia@hexbear.net 3 points 5 months ago

They are so cool