The phrase/idiom, truly see something, means to to be well informed of "it's existence either as empty or void."
Hope this answered your question ._.
It helps create suspense because a vulture is not a very likely used animal to portray something very pleasant such as a humming bird. A vulture is more looked upon as a threat or very creepy .
Just be focus and never give up on what you want to achieve. If you want to have a high school diploma but all your focus on it and you will come out successful
