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3 of 3 Premium Clicks used this month SUBSCRIBE Print + Online Subscriber Activation | Register x Forgot Password | Need an Account? e-edition | subscribe | newsletter | deals Classifieds Jobs Autos Real Estate FEATURED » NEWS NOW Klamath Falls man missing since Thursday following Medford crash ... Rogue snowpack is heavy heading into critical month ... Excess Medford park funds could be put to work ... Klamath Falls man missing since Thursday following Medford crash ... Rogue snowpack is heavy heading into critical month ... Excess Medford park funds could be put to work ... SINCE YOU ASKED Since You Asked: Wintertime turkey vultures are somewhat rare Comment MailTribune.com Writer Posted Jan. 30, 2016 at 12:01 AM Posted Jan. 30, 2016 at 12:01 AM » Social News We saw four turkey vultures flying around in lazy circles between Jacksonville and Medford a couple weeks ago. Aren't they supposed to be slurping on road-kill iguanas way down south this time of year? Or do they know something we don't? — Paul F., Applegate You certainly have a keen eye for turkey vultures, Paul. Jeff Tufts, a website developer with the Rogue Valley Audubon Society and a bird-watcher, said there have been more sightings of turkey vultures this winter, particularly near a grove of cottonwood trees off Highway 238 as you’re going into Jacksonville. Sometimes, one or two turkey vultures are spotted, but there have been more sightings this year. “It’s unusual but not rare,” he said. Turkey vultures can endure cold temperatures, but since they eat carrion, it’s difficult to get a good meal when the meat is frozen, Tufts said. “They like to move out of cold weather when dead animals are frozen solid,” Tufts said. Many turkey vultures hang out in Central California during the winter, he said. The coast is also a popular destination for turkey vultures, Tufts said. Linda Kreisman, chairman of the Rogue Valley Audubon Society, looked up turkey vultures in the society’s book, "Birds of Jackson County, Oregon." According to the book, turkey vultures are rarely seen in January. November and December are two months when the vultures are scarce locally. By the beginning of February, they start returning, and in the first week of March, they start returning in droves, Kreisman said. “People have been seeing them more and more this year,” she said. “But they usually only see one or two.” Send questions to “Since You Asked,” Mail Tribune Newsroom, P.O. Box 1108, Medford, OR 97501; by fax to 541-776-4376; or by email to [email protected] . To see a collection of columns, go to mailtribune.com/youasked . We’re sorry, but the volume of questions received prevents us from answering all of them. MailTribune.com Writer Posted Jan. 30, 2016 at 12:01 AM » Comment or view comments Reader Reaction » STAY INFORMED Email NewsLetter Sign Up Today Sign up for our newsletter and have the top headlines from your community delivered right to your inbox. Southern Oregon Directory Featured Businesses Loading... Business Name address Location, ST | website.com Find Southern Oregon Attractions Bars Restaurants Beauty Salons Entertainment Doctors Medical Specialists Contractors Education Lawn Services Lawyers Shopping Travel Tanning Used Cars Wedding Services ▼ Add your business here + Events Calendar Connect with MailTribune.com Facebook Twitter RSS Back to top Reader Services Reader Services Home Subscriptions Subscriber controls Contact us Submissions Photos Events Letters to the editor Corrections Announcements Obituaries Story ideas Since you asked Alerts Email Alerts RSS Feeds Text Alerts Advertise Media Kit Home Products and services Ad rates Advertising contacts Propel Marketing Mail Tribune Daily Tidings The Nickel Shop Our Valley Blogs Mobile Site Stay Informed Email newsletter Sign Up Today Sign up for our newsletter and have the top headlines from your community delivered right to your inbox. Your privacy is important, read our privacy policy. © Copyright 2016 Local Media Group, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Privacy Policy | Terms of Service | Local Media Group Publications Original content available for non-commercial use under a Creative Commons license, except where noted. MailTribune.com | P.O. Box 1108, Medford, OR 97501