[MDOsprey] Vulture Parade over Bethesda, Md.

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Hi all, 

As I was about to get in to my car yesterday afternoon, Dec. 7, at about
4:20 pm, I saw a Turkey Vulture heading west over downtown Bethesda.  As I
looked up I noticed a second one, then far to the north (for the unaided
eye) I noted three more.  As I stood there, beside my car, I noticed
another few coming in from the west, sailing and flapping, and then the fun
began: a group of four was followed by many others, until at one point 16
Turkey Vultures were in sight, all heading from east to west as the sun
dropped ever lower in the sky.  

buildings, and likely over the northern edge of the downtown area, floating
over the National Institute of Health and Navy Medical Center campuses.  I
have never seen so many vultures at one time over Bethesda!  If I had been
in my office, I am sure the sight would have been quite compelling.  

Best, 

Rob Hilton
robert@csa.com
Bethesda, Md. (Montgomery County)

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