My wife and I decided to explore Turnbull NWR (SW of Spokane) yesterday
afternoon. On the way there we passed a cattle ranch with a large
deciduous tree in the cattle yard. Hanging from the tree, suspended like
Christmas ornaments, were three large - very dead - black birds. We
initially thought they were Turkey Vultures because of the size and the
color. Each was suspended by a leg with a piece of bailing twine. This
morning I returned to the ranch and, with the sun in a more favorable
position, aimed the spotting scope at the dangling carcasses.
It appears that they are Ravens - not TV's as we had initially thought.
Nevertheless, I'm wondering if these birds are protected, and what
course of action I should take. Any thoughts will be appreciated.

-Arlen
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"I find television very educational. Every time someone switches it on I go
into another room and read a good book." Groucho Marx

Arlen Fletcher
fletcher at paccar.com