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Turkey Vultures at Devil's Lake

Vulture’s Return 2023

You know what they say, "The early vulture gets the carrion!" One sure sign of spring at Devil's Lake State Park is the return of the Turkey Vultures! Their return is so regular that a now-retired maintenance worker at the…

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Turkey Vultures at Devil's Lake

They’re Baaaak!

On Tuesday, March 9th (2021) both the red-winged blackbirds and the turkey vultures returned to Devil's Lake State Park! While many of the vultures will stay, some will just take a short rest here before heading out to their summer…

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Turkey Vultures Devil's Lake State Park

Spring Watch, Vultures Return

Each year our Turkey Vultures spend their winters in the south, then return to the Baraboo Hills and Devil's Lake State Park on warm weather fronts in the spring. Well, they're back! On Saturday evening (March 7th) we were following…

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Turkey Vultures at Devil's Lake

Cell Tower, You Have A Vulture Problem…

If you live near Devil's Lake State Park's north shore, love camping or visiting the park, what would you think of seasonal pyrotechnics going off at the park entrance? Would you enjoy seeing dead bird effigies hanging by wires as…

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The Gathering Has Begun!

Turkey vultures are the stars of Devil's Lake State Park's skies all summer long. Many people mistake them for eagles and hawks, but even so, they are a loved part of the park experience. Well, right now, their numbers are…

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