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they had been gorging them
selves on a dead mule that
lay at the bottom of the
canyon. One of them remained
on a tree while we went past
at a distance of thirty or four-
ty yards. From their small
size I should say that they
were young birds.
One thing that surprised
me was the blackness of the
naked skin covering their
head and neck. At least one
Turkey Vulture was in their
company.
A little further on we were
passed by two Bald Eagles in
full flight. I am positive
I have correctly identified
them as both birds had pure
white necks and tails.
Again after we had reached
the San Miguelita ranch
we noticed two and afterwards three condors flying
above us. All three were of