Vulture is the name given to two groups of convergently evolved, usually scavenging birds of prey, New World vultures and Old World vultures. These two groups of vultures are found on every continent except Australia and Antarctica. A particular characteristic of many vultures is a bald head, devoid of normal feathers. Although, it has been historically believed to help keep the head clean when feeding, research has shown that the bare skin may play an important role in thermoregulation.
Old World vultures find carcasses exclusively by sight. Several species of the New World vultures have a good sense of smell, unusual for raptors, and are able to smell dead animals from great heights, up to a mile away.
Vultures play an important part in nature. Some species are becoming endangered.
To solve this puzzle, please identify the vultures and place the number in the picture with the corresponding letter in the coordinates
The cache can be found at
N 45 QR.STU W 075 VW.XYZ
Q = Turkey vulture
R = White rumped vulture
S = King vulture
T = White backed vulture
U = Red headed vulture
V = Griffon Vulture
W = White headed vulture
X = Black vulture
Y = Lappet-faced vulture
Z = Egyptian vulture
May 21, 2015. The tree that the cache was in has had all the lower branches removed. The cache has had to be relocated. Once you have completed the puzzle, please subtract .011 from the North cords and add .006 to the West cords. to arrive at the new final location. The geochecker reflects the amended coordinates (the new final). Thank you.
Have fun and happy caching.
I was planning to archive this cache on DECEMBER 31, 2020. However, because of the Covid, I have been asked to extend the date the 2014 puzzles will be archived. So, the new date that the 2014 puzzles will be archived will be July 16, 2022. Thanks for your interest in this cache. Cheers and happy caching, buddysally.