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What the cluck is up in southern Utah?

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What the cluck is up in southern Utah?

 

There's a strange phenomenon happening yearly in St. George, Utah and just in time for a spooktacular, Halloweeny season! Turkey vultures have once again descended upon a woman's property, roosting in her trees, a fowl habit that has lasted for decades.

 

Though, following a yearly migratory pattern, they are quite a nuisance, especially evident in the fallout of droppings and debris by dozens of large vultures. That creates a consitent mess, so remember to bring an umbrella when visiting and watch your step!

 

The troop of turkey vultures, with their ominous appearance and scavenging nature, has turned her lot into an unintended sanctuary. It becomes difficult to co-exist with these misunderstood birds, whose ecological role clashes with their less-than-welcome impact.

 

Birds of a feather stay together but she wants these squatters to get the flock off her property and that's nothing to squawk about!

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GilbertRealtor BillSalvatore
Arizona Elite Properties - Chandler, AZ
Realtor - 602-999-0952 / em: golfArizona@cox.net

Great information. Thanks for sharing and enjoy your week! Bill 

Bill Salvatore, Realtor- Arizona Elite Properties

Sep 29, 2025 11:49 AM
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

Good Monday afternoon, Wanda. Thanks for telling us about this interesting migration.

Sep 29, 2025 12:07 PM
Adam Feinberg
Elegran - Manhattan, NY
NYC Condo, Co-op, and Townhouse Advisor

This post brought to memory that episode of WKRP in Cincinnati where they launched turkey's from the helicopter.  

I grew up across the street from a small park where that Canadian Geese enjoyed. While I had pleasant experiences with the ducks- the geese were a whole different situation- nasty. Aside from the waste issue, which was a reason for me to avoid my lawn and the park- they will hiss at you, and they do bite. It was very pretty to wake up to - but I am definitely a city boy.

Sep 29, 2025 12:39 PM
George Souto
George Souto NMLS #65149 - Middletown, CT
Your Connecticut Mortgage Expert

Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - Wanda Can! I would imagine the droppings are rather large.

Sep 29, 2025 12:43 PM
Patricia Feager
Referral Specialist - DFW FINE PROPERTIES - Flower Mound, TX
Licensed to April 2027

Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - Wanda Can! - WOW! This was quite a load. Turkey Vultures are making their appearance to remind us that Halloween is coming soon!

Sep 29, 2025 02:01 PM
Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - Wanda Can!
Red Rock Real Estate (435) 632-9374 - St. George, UT
Southern Utah's Preferred Real Estate Agent.

Have seen them on top of large, dead animals on the side of the road, picking at their dinner, Hannah Williams. They are huge birds!

Sep 29, 2025 05:39 PM
Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - Wanda Can!
Red Rock Real Estate (435) 632-9374 - St. George, UT
Southern Utah's Preferred Real Estate Agent.

When birds migrate, they choose where to stay, Will Hamm. Everyone else must deal with it!

Sep 29, 2025 05:39 PM
Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - Wanda Can!
Red Rock Real Estate (435) 632-9374 - St. George, UT
Southern Utah's Preferred Real Estate Agent.

Yes, Kathleen Daniels, Probate & Trust Specialist, a video was made about 10 years ago and the homeowner said the turkey vultures must've liked her! Uhhhh, no way, I'd invite them for an an extended stay!

Sep 29, 2025 05:42 PM
Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - Wanda Can!
Red Rock Real Estate (435) 632-9374 - St. George, UT
Southern Utah's Preferred Real Estate Agent.

Am unsure if the droppings can be used as liquid fertilizer, Kathleen Daniels, Probate & Trust Specialist but if it was my property, I'd have the hose out daily to wash things down in galoshes, a rubber raincoat and hat! 

THANK YOU for the Feature in CRAP-TACULAR, much appreciated!

Sep 29, 2025 05:49 PM
Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - Wanda Can!
Red Rock Real Estate (435) 632-9374 - St. George, UT
Southern Utah's Preferred Real Estate Agent.

Haha! If it's dark in the room, avoid the mirror, Jeff Masich-Scottsdale AZ Associate Broker,MBA,GRI. Might give yourself a good scare!

Sep 29, 2025 05:51 PM
Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - Wanda Can!
Red Rock Real Estate (435) 632-9374 - St. George, UT
Southern Utah's Preferred Real Estate Agent.

When they speak to their fellow vultures, Dennis Neal, perhaps they say, "I've got a bone to pick with you!" 🤣

Sep 29, 2025 05:53 PM
Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - Wanda Can!
Red Rock Real Estate (435) 632-9374 - St. George, UT
Southern Utah's Preferred Real Estate Agent.

You're welcome, Bill. Enjoy your week as well!

Sep 29, 2025 05:54 PM
Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - Wanda Can!
Red Rock Real Estate (435) 632-9374 - St. George, UT
Southern Utah's Preferred Real Estate Agent.

Glad you enjoyed the story, Roy. Wishing you and Dolores a wonderful week!

Sep 29, 2025 05:54 PM
Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - Wanda Can!
Red Rock Real Estate (435) 632-9374 - St. George, UT
Southern Utah's Preferred Real Estate Agent.

Geese are aggressive and have the ability to bite a digit off a hand, Adam Feinberg. As young kids, we teased a gaggle one time, until the leader broke a big stick in half.

We left them alone after that! 😳

Sep 29, 2025 05:57 PM
Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - Wanda Can!
Red Rock Real Estate (435) 632-9374 - St. George, UT
Southern Utah's Preferred Real Estate Agent.

Judging by their size, I'd say, you're right! They might be nature's clean-up crew but fail to care about their messes, George Souto.

Sep 30, 2025 04:58 AM
Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - Wanda Can!
Red Rock Real Estate (435) 632-9374 - St. George, UT
Southern Utah's Preferred Real Estate Agent.

On a community page the other day, a woman took pictures of dozens of them circling in the sky. It was quite a sight and I do prefer to observe these turkey vultures at a disatance, Patricia Feager. Definitely not from overhead! ☂

Sep 30, 2025 05:02 AM
Kat Palmiotti
eXp Commercial, Referral Divison - Kalispell, MT
Helping your Montana dreams take root

Turkey vultures are creepy. I remember going out for a run one morning in NY and there were maybe 8-10 vultures sitting on a low tree right along the road making absolutely no noise at all - just looking at me. I didn't even see them until I was almost to them and I crossed the road and ran on the other side, looking at them all the time. And they were looking at me all the time. SOOO creepy!

Sep 30, 2025 05:11 AM
Brian England
Ambrose Realty Management LLC - Gilbert, AZ
MBA, GRI, REALTOR® Real Estate in East Valley AZ

Hmm, is this woman a friend of yours?  It sounds like a terrible situation and if I were in it, I would invite Candice A. Donofrio for a drink.  She would conjure up a spell that would make them stay away forever, haha.

Sep 30, 2025 06:36 AM
Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - Wanda Can!
Red Rock Real Estate (435) 632-9374 - St. George, UT
Southern Utah's Preferred Real Estate Agent.

Yes, they are perfect for this time of year, Kat Palmiotti! Ever since the movie, The Birds, I get creeped out by a large amount of birds flocking to one place! 

Sep 30, 2025 07:05 AM
Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - Wanda Can!
Red Rock Real Estate (435) 632-9374 - St. George, UT
Southern Utah's Preferred Real Estate Agent.

No, she lives in St. George. Can you imagine having to disclosing that if she sold the house, Brian England? Yikes!

BB is amazing! 😍

Sep 30, 2025 07:07 AM