[va-richmond-general] motivation of the Black Vulture, etc.

Still thinking of the Black Vulture, I remember quite some time ago reading 
about the behaviors of Crows, probably in Konrad Lorenz' fabulous book "King 
Solomon's Ring."  He observed that if you waved a piece of black cloth (say, a 
black t-shirt) within sight of Crows they would attack the person evidently 
seeing the black cloth as one of their own.  (Conversely, he may have written 
something about wearing black clothes, but I may be extrapolating.)  The Black 
Vultures are going after black "rubber" (or whatever it is) on the cars and 
boats. I wonder what it is that they perceive or think they perceive.  And 
whether it is relevant or not, does anyone know what they do with their own 
dead? (This book I am mentioning is a really good read for anyone interested in 
the behavior of wild birds.) 

Al, yes, I did receive my own e-mail and was delighted to see that I hadn't 
gotten lost again.  It is conceivable that we may have briefly seen each other 
on Saturday.  More likely, we might remember each other from the Auction if you 
were there.  Yes, I recently joined Audubon.  I very much enjoy receiving "The 
Thrasher" and think this seems like a very nice group. 


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