Charging into International Vulture Awareness Day like… That’s right! The first Saturday of September honors the glory (and yes, some of the gory) that is the vulture. California condors are one of 23 vulture species worldwide, each playing a vital role as nature’s cleanup crew. By feeding on carrion (animal carcasses), these scavengers help keep ecosystems clean, healthy and disease-free. ♻️ Video of a juvenile California condor galloping by USFWS #californiacondor #internationalvultureawarenessday #vulture #birdsofinstagram #ivad #nationalwildliferefuge