Possible Vulture Seen in Morris Park Amid Warm Temperatures

By DAVID GREENE

A LARGE TURKEY or possibly a vulture flies from the roof of one Morris Park home to another during a neighborhood visit on a balmy Monday, February 13, 2023.
Photo by David Greene

With some rather balmy weather experienced in February, when temperatures were hovering at around 50 degrees, the large bird seen in the attached photos seemed to be home-hunting in Morris Park on Monday, Feb. 13.

SEEMINGLY ANNOYED BY the gawking and picture-taking of Morris Park residents, a large turkey or possibly a vulture, according to bird experts, prepares to take flight off of a Morris Park roof on a balmy Monday, February 13, 2023.
Photo by David Greene

According to Max Pulsinelli of the Wildlife Conservation Society and who sometimes speaks on behalf of the Bronx Zoo, the bird is likely a turkey or possibly a vulture. He said this was “very common” for the area.

A LARGE TURKEY or possibly a vulture, according to bird experts, seems to pose for the camera as he observes Morris Park residents while perched atop a rooftop on Monday, February 13, 2023.
Photo by David Greene

Though seemingly startled by foot and automobile traffic, the bird was seen flying from the roof of one building to another, apparently enjoying the unseasonably warm weather.

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