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By JOHN LEWIS PITTS
Rappahannock Neva Special Writer
Falcons, hawks, owls and eagles.
Sports fans are familiar with the names, as they represent some of the most popular mascots for athletic teams.
But they’re also birds of prey — and very misunderstood.
The most misunderstood of the bird of prey is the vulture, also commonly called a “buzzard.”
But some people understand.
Tim San Jule, an environmental educator for the Wildlife Center of Virginia, does his part to help people appreciate the role of such creatures. His presentation, “Lords of the Sky,” played to an enthusiastic audience last Thursday night at the Spring Mountain School.
San Jule captivated the audience — made up largely of youngsters — with his special guests: a peregrine falcon named Pierre, a red-tailed hawk named Scarlette, a bam owl named Tvto and a black vulture
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