Groups of turkey vultures headed for the southernmost tip of Vancouver Island during fall migration south are capturing the attention of outdoor enthusiasts across Greater Victoria.

This is prime time for Cara Herrington, a UVic PhD working with Duncan wildlife sanctuary The Raptors to study the birds and their migratory habits.

She has a team of volunteers posting up on the Aylard Farm beach most days, peering through binoculars and scopes, seeking out the kettles – think flocks – of turkey vultures.

The raptor is in its peak migratory window right now – continuing through the end of the month – and a bottleneck point in East Sooke affords a great place to watch and learn.

“At this time of year, we will easily count at the one viewpoint up to 1,000, but we know there are a few differe

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