Play Date for the Turkey Vultures

The vultures are playing in the air today.  Warm currents carry their light bodies through the air as they float on the rising air nature presented for their amusement.  Circling round and round as if on a synchronized spiral, tens of Turkey Vultures drift quietly and calmly through the Chatham sky.  On further investigation, this "kettle" of vultures appears to be amusing themselves.  My eyes burn from trying not to blink as I watch for the first flap of wings.  I watch one floating bird come from the kettle, never once making any effort to further it's flight, land on a branch and then and only then did it flap.  Like the dog with dirt on its back, the vulture seemed to be shaking off the stiffness from holding out its wings.  Their flight looks so playful, so effortless, I wish I could join in the fun.  I, however, remain on my perch on the street in Chatham, grounded for life.  Vultures are totally ungrounded.  Look up and you'll see freedom in flight.