The last couple of summers on East Chop, we have noticed multiple families of turkeys. Some have had as many as 10 baby turkeys. They are closely watched and guided by adult turkeys and they seem to have regular routes through which they travel. I was very surprised last week when I saw a vulture perched on my next door neighbor’s roof and chimney. I took a picture, consulted my bird guide, and sure enough, a turkey vulture! I am wondering if they have always been here and if they are considered common to the Island. (I’d upload the pictures, but I don’t know how in this format!)