We see its full seven-foot wingspan ... trace the familiar stench down a bank to a copse of tall trees. But there is no vulture nest. Just a rotting cow carcass, unattended.

This act makes it illegal to take, kill or possess vultures, their nest, or their eggs without a permit. According to records of the local Baird Ornithological Club, two species of vultures nest ...

In addition to vulture nest and egg management ... damaging cars, structures, trees, shrubs and flowers.” Crouse said the borough is funding the program, which costs nearly $25,000.