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Turkey Vulture Cathartes aura
The most widely distributed vulture in the New World, the Turkey Vulture
is a large, predominantly blackish-brown bird. It is most commonly seen
soaring overhead. The Turkey Vulture has a 5- to 6-foot wingspan and
soars with its wings tilted up, in a dihedral pattern. Unlike most
birds, Turkey Vultures have a well-developed sense of smell. As they
soar over foraging areas, they scan the ground, searching for carrion or
scavengers that might signal the presence of something dead. When they
locate food, they eat it in place. (BirdWeb)
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Cedar bough and bark theft can lead to closures of state property. It
harms the trees. It also hurts traditional cultural carvers, like
Vincent Feliciano Jr. He’s a member of the Lummi Nation. Courtney Platt
reports. (NW Public Broadcasting)
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Island to Alaska. Serena Renner reports.(bioGraphic)
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West Entrance U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca- 239 AM PDT Fri Jul 25 2025
TODAY W wind 5 to 10 kt. Seas 3 to 4 ft. Wave Detail: W 3 ft at 7 seconds. A slight chance of showers this afternoon.
TONIGHT W wind 5 to 10 kt. Seas around 3 ft. Wave Detail: W 3 ft at 8 seconds.
SAT W wind around 5 kt, rising to 5 to 10 kt in the afternoon. Seas around 2 ft or less. Wave Detail: W 2 ft at 8 seconds.
SAT NIGHT W wind 5 to 10 kt. Seas around 2 ft or less. Wave Detail: W 2 ft at 8 seconds.
SUN W wind 5 to 10 kt. Seas around 2 ft or less. Wave Detail: W 2 ft at 6 seconds.