Summer Visitors to Randolph

It seems like summer will never come if you watch the weather but other things are more consistent like the spring visitors to Randolph.   The visitor center with the historical cabin is located on the corner of East Pond and Main.  It is next to the Post Office, across the street from the City Park and rodeo arena, and kitty corner to the Courthouse.  Main St is actually SR16 which is the primary route for thousands of tourists heading to Bear Lake or other locations all summer long.  Years ago while wandering around under the cottonwoods I found a large black feather which perked my interest.  I started watching the trees during my travels through Randolph and I wasn't long before I found out who was visiting the Tourist Center.

The old trees are being used as roosts for turkey vultures.  They arrive each spring like clockwork.  Up close these are not the most beautiful birds and if upset may throw up on you, but there is nothing more beautiful than watching them soar and circle for hours without ever beating their wings (just don't think about the carcass below).  I have watched these birds for years and I am impressed with the people in Randolph who share their City with them.  Anywhere else they may have been eradicated as a nuisance.  I think they are a unique aspect of the community.  I wish I knew how many years they have been using this roost.  Check them out the next time you come through Randolph in the evening.