Velvet Feathered, Inky Eyed.

The African Vulture is an incredible raptor. Having had the pleasure of working with vultures I have a huge liking for the species and I am awestruck each time they spread their gargantuan wings and circle effortlessly. 

Vulture numbers have plummeted alarmingly in recent years; due to use of certain join relief gels which are used on livestock in parts of India. Chemicals used in these gels remain in an animal’s system after their death, which when consumed by vultures leads to their demise. It is often said vultures are ‘ugly’ or unattractive birds, to this I have to state my solid opposition. Unfortunately this opinion among the general public has meant vulture conservation projects have received much lower interest and support than other conservation projects. Unless action is taken vulture populations will continue to decline and the species will face extinction. For more information on vulture conservation projects see The Vulture Conservation Foundation- www.4vultures.org