Did you miss Buzzard Day?

On the Sunday closest to March 15, the town of Hinckley, Ohio, welcomes the return of Turkey Vultures to their region. This year's celebration took place yesterday at Buzzard Roost in Hinckley Reservation. Activities for TV aficionados included hikes, live music, bingo, items to purchase, storytelling, children's crafts and historical bus tours of Hinckley.

The Turkey Vulture Society provides a (somewhat dated) list of events that focus on Turkey Vultures, such as the Kern River Valley festival in late September. Have you attended one? Will you add buzzards to your travel schedule?

Buzzard Day

Whowouldathunk: Turkey Vultures have their own holiday. Numerous websites recognize March 15 as Buzzard Day... and here I thought March 15 was just the Ides of March (thanks to Mrs. Idler's 10th-grade English class).

Regardless, the avian garbage disposals apparently get their due on March 15. They also are the guests of honor at Buzzard Sunday in Hinckley, Ohio.

Check out this Turkey Vulture Society bumper sticker!