Today was extremely hot with temperatures in the mid 90's. We observed the first Black Vulture in the colony this season - we saw the same thing occur late in the season last year. We assume the vultures begin to be attracted to the odor of deceased chicks in the nests.

Larry, Moe, and Curly (the 3 surviving chicks from last week's accident) are doing well; they have all been banded and are beginning to test out their feeding tactics.

Tree C and E lost some nests this week; Tree E is now empty. Perhaps it will be more successful next year when the tree is larger.

Today's count:

• Tree A: 44 Nests (117 chicks total)
• Tree B: 53 Nests (123 chicks total)
• Tree C: 3 Nests (5 chicks total)
• Tree D: 2 Nests, both with chicks (5 chicks total)
• Tree E: 0 Nests, 0 chicks
• Totals: 102 nests, 250 chicks

View of a very crowded Tree A; the juveniles are almost as large as the adults. Some are fledged.

One of the 3 survivors learning to forage.

A fledgling in Tree A testing out his wings.

Another view of the stork with the satellite tracking device. The dark solar panel is clearly visible.

Three to four week hatchling in Tree B.

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