{"id":142960,"date":"2025-04-18T02:48:39","date_gmt":"2025-04-18T07:48:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.onthewingphotography.com\/wings\/?p=142960"},"modified":"2025-04-17T18:16:04","modified_gmt":"2025-04-17T23:16:04","slug":"turkey-vulture-on-muscadine-vines","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.onthewingphotography.com\/wings\/2025\/04\/18\/turkey-vulture-on-muscadine-vines\/","title":{"rendered":"Turkey Vulture On Muscadine Vines"},"content":{"rendered":"

A simple photo of a Turkey Vulture perched on a Muscadine vine is what I\u2019m sharing today. I took it last week at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge in Oklahoma.<\/p>\n

\"TurkeyTurkey Vulture on a Muscadine vine<\/span><\/p>\n

I did see and photograph Turkey Vultures in Utah during the warmer months of the year. What I never saw in Utah were Muscadine vines.<\/p>\n

What are Muscadine?<\/p>\n

Muscadine refers to a species of grape native to the southeastern United States, scientifically known as Vitus rotundifolia<\/em>. These grapes are notable for their thick skins, robust flavor, and high resistance to pests and diseases compared to other grape varieties.<\/p>\n

Muscadines are typically larger than common table grapes and can range in color from bronze to dark purple or black when ripe. They are widely used in the production of wines, jellies, and juices, valued for their unique taste and high antioxidant content.<\/p>\n

Muscadine<\/span><\/a> grapes thrives in warm, humid climates and has played a significant role in the agricultural and culinary traditions of the American South.<\/p>\n

The Turkey Vulture didn\u2019t perch on the vines hoping to eat a grape. The Muscadine grapes aren\u2019t ready yet, and vultures definitely prefer carrion to grapes.<\/p>\n

Me?<\/p>\n

I love munching on Muscadines and haven\u2019t had any since I left Virginia in 2001, where they grew on the fence in my own backyard. Maybe this year I\u2019ll get to taste them again.<\/p>\n

Better grapes than carrion for me!<\/p>\n

Life is<\/em> good.<\/p>\n

Mia<\/p>\n

Click here<\/span><\/a> to view more of my Turkey Vulture photos plus facts and information about this species.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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