I realized soon enough that the vulture was headed toward our pet’s gravesite—not intending to pay its respects but rather...

Two of the three populations of U.S. vultures are thriving thanks to their protection under the Migratory Bird Treaty Act. But for black vultures, that protection is threatened.

Thanks to teamwork by the city, local birders, and HCMN, Dripping Springs became a Bird City in 2022 and has risen in the ranks of birding hotspots.

Situated on the western side of Comal County in the Texas Hill Country, this hidden gem is located within Guadalupe State Park.

"Vultures...silent sentinels of our natural world. ...nature’s cleaners, ecosystem guardians, flying giants, and devoted parents.”—iVAD