[va-richmond-general] AAAaaaaarrrggg! Not more about the Black Vultures

from: Katie Holzback
      Richmond, Southside
      Near the James

Well, being the suspicious soul that I am, having heard no response, and having 
faith in your intelligence, which I do . . .

What is the correct answer to my querry, what do these birds see when they see 
a black windshield wiper blade?  A kindergartener would get this one.

I've done my research and know significantly more about Black Vultures than I 
did a few hours ago.

Unlike Turkey Vultures, they do not rely on smell, but on their vision to find 
a meal.  I assume from this that they have exceptional vision which would mean 
that they see color.  Many predetors, (and yes, I know, technically they aren't 
predetors)including cats, are blue/green color-blind, but are very sensitive to 
red.  

I noticed a lot of red trucks heading towards Virginia Power.  Are red vehicles 
targeted more often?  Then, white?  Then, lastly black?  What happens if you 
put the silhouette of a Vulture on your car or boat?  I am guessing something 
really bad.  And my deductable is just too high to try this.  Someone who has a 
boat ready to sink might give this a shot.

I came across the word "persecuted" twice in my reading.  I came across the 
words "Jim Crow" once.  Several times, they were referred to as Carrion Crows.  
I mention this because I referred to a book which described some Crow behavior. 
 I also read that these particular animals, who have adjusted to and in some 
ways benefitted from human encroachment had been known to BEFRIEND people.  I 
suppose that one might assume, then, that they are easily trained.  Animals WHO 
are easily trained are easily dissuaded from destructive activities (i.e. 
easily tamed) if one any takes the time to comprehend their point of view.  
This is conjecture on my part.  Crows, Jays, Magpies, Vultures: very 
intelligent creatures.  Perhaps, more reasonable to learn to live with them 
through understanding.

One day an attorney for Earth Justice will take up the cause of those who can't 
speak our language.  And that attorney might say, if they "loaf" then they are 
vagrants and should be arrested for such.  And if they destroy property, they 
they are guilty vandelism and there are laws to punish them.  But the laws do 
not comdemn those guilty of such things to death.  And an attorney might say 
that the word euthanasia has been substitued for a more accurate description of 
how Black Vultures are punished.  Slaughter is the correct word.  These are 
bright creatures with memories.  If they witness us slaughter them . . . aren't 
we just making matters worse?

And does anyone on this list-serve give a HOOT anymore?  I bet this is a really 
easy problem to solve.  I would love to know your ideas.  Truly.

Oh, by the way, from what I read, they don't migrate.  They are here to stay 
unless we kill them all off.

Hope I haven't offended anyone.


 

 
______________ ______________ ______________ ______________
Sent via the WebMail system at earthtones.com


 
                   
You are subscribed to VA-Richmond-General. To unsubscribe, send email to
va-richmond-general-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx with 'unsubscribe' in the Subject 
field. To adjust other settings (vacation, digest, etc.) please visit, 
http://www.freelists.org/list/va-richmond-general.

Other related posts: