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January = turkey vultures roosting in leafless trees.They look ominous. They’re lifesavers.Turkey vultures eat only dead animals.They cannot kill live prey — their feet aren’t built for it.Why they matter:Remove roadkill and carcassesPrevent spread of rabies, anthrax, botulismStomach acid destroys dangerous pathogensCommunal roosts look intense, but they’re temporary — usually a few weeks.Do not disturb them:Federally protected speciesHarmless to people and petsProviding a free sanitation serviceThey aren’t bad omens.They’re nature’s cleanup crew.#TurkeyVulture #SanitationCrew #GardenTips #January #BeneficialBirds #DiseaseControl #BackyardWildlife #NotAnOmen#buzzards