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Lorraine Boyd
Fuera Bush, New York

04/04/2023
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D500 with Nikon 600 f/4 lens & 1,4x teleconverter

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Not the most attractive bird, but I have found a new respect for the Turkey Vulture. They are very important for human & ecosystem health, feeding on carrion (deteriorating carcasses), disposing of it efficiently. Their very acidic stomachs have strong enzymes that kill off dangerous toxins and microorganisms, helping to curb the spread of dangerous disease. This one was posing for me before flying down to a hawks leftovers.

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David Callejas, Marketing Director, helps bring EarthSky's content to the world via online ads and other products. He creates strategies that help people around the world find us and appreciate the work we do. He helps manage the EarthSky Store and bring to you the new products that you love. He's the chief liaison between EarthSky.org and the world of commerce. All that, plus he helps post content and populate our pages on Facebook, Google+ and Twitter. Go David!