Turkey Vultures make their way North, nesting in Chinook

Reporter's note: I've heard people around Chinook talk about "the turkey vultures on the new water tower." I've even noticed the black specks perched on the railing along the catwalk around the tank. A couple of weeks ago Kelsey Harry, the Assistant Librarian at the Blaine County Library said, "Have you ever thought about writing a story about the turkey vultures? I've recently gotten interested in them and they are fascinating birds." That reminded me that I did want to learn more about the local vultures so I began asking around.

I talked to employees of the city of Chinook, thinking they wo...