I think this is where mom said to wait by Krittermom
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Description
This is Ernie. He is a Black Turkey Vulture. He is a victim of habitat destruction. Sadly, after his home was torn down to build, the building project fell thru. His home was torn down 5 years ago and the land has yet to be used. When you raise a vulture as an only, they almost always imprint. Ernie thinks he is a puppy. He was placed in an educational program, but it is a sad thing to see a wild bird in a cage. To them, it is always a jail. The need to be free is so strong that I have watched animals just give up and die in a cage.

Comments (8)
We have quite a lot of turkey vultures here in New Hampshire...but I've never seen a young one. Quite a mix of cute and not so cute, LOL. Habitat destruction is such a problem. Man was given stewardship over the earth and we have failed miserably!!
I'm so sorry for Ernie and others like him. Unfortunately it's happening more not less these days. Good shot of him though
What a terrible tale!
An adorable fellow; hope he has a happy life!
It is so sad, but you are there to look after him!!
A face I'm not sure a mother could even love. Very disturbing that his home was destroyed for naught.
Awesome work!!
Poor baby.