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IN A FLASH: Definitely NOT Our Mascot

Turkey vulture atop a section of the University Library

 

In mid-June, Jeph Remley, senior application developer, library systems, Kent State , captured these images of a unique visitor roosting on a section of the University Library. 

Turkey vulture atop a section of the University Library

 

It's not a golden eagle, like the university's mascot, Flash. It's a turkey vulture. Remley said he sees "a ton of them" near his home in Rootstown but does not recall ever seeing them on campus before. 

Turkey vulture atop a section of the University Library

 

Turkey vultures are also called "buzzards" in North America, but "buzzard" is actually the name given to several species of hawks in Europe. The American misnomer comes from early settlers from Europe who upon seeing these large birds, called them "buzzards," thinking they were hawks. 

Turkey vulture atop a section of the University Library

 

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POSTED: Wednesday, June 26, 2024 08:59 AM
Updated: Wednesday, June 26, 2024 01:41 PM
WRITTEN BY:
Phil B. Soencksen
PHOTO CREDIT:
Jeph Remley, senior application developer, library systems, 鶹ý Libraries