For International Vulture Awareness Day, enjoy these pictures of vultures
Vultures are sharp-eyed scavengers, circling in the sky in search of food. Scientists estimate that a turkey vulture can eat up to 111 pounds of carrion in a year.
The first Saturday in September each year is International Vulture Awareness Day. This week, Antigo's Raptor Education Group Inc. has been posting images of vultures and vulture facts on its Instagram feed. REGI is a nonprofit bird rescue that works with injured or poisoned birds to get them back to health, and holds educational events across Wisconsin.
For more information about International Vulture Awareness Day, visit www.vultureday.org.