Turkey Vultures Keep Roads Clean

I can't take credit for this headline. It was in last Saturday's Logan Daily News, which is the quintessential small town newspaper. I love reading it every day, especially the police and sheriff reports. And obituaries for some reason.

Anyway, turkey vultures are back in Hocking County doing their best to keep county and township roads clean. Clean of dead animals only - they leave the rest of the trash for someone else to pick up. They arrived in March, a sure sign a spring. The goldfinches are also starting to turn yellow. They've been in their drab winter dress, but dating season is upon us so the boys will be be bright yellow and black before long.

The Hocking County Tourism Association has a "birding" web page at http://www.1800hocking.com/birding. It includes a link to the Hocking Valley Birding Trail site, which includes a checklist to use during your visits to the area. It also points you toward great places to go watch for birds.

I'm about ready to go out to feed the girls (goats) and boys (horses). While I always enjoy it, the birds will be singing up a storm this morning making it even better.