This week it seemed as if I was being followed by Turkey Vultures. When we leave our home to go out shopping we must travel a two lane country road. This first shot was taken in a neighbor's nearby field. As we watched we could see about seven vultures in the field. This was my best shot in the hazy conditions of the day.
On Sunday I was driving to visit my stepdad for Father's Day when I came across another vulture in the middle of another rural road. I grabbed the camera in time to capture him as he flew.
Linking to Wild Bird Wednesday.
What a treat, Carletta! Living in a big city like Montreal this is something I have never seen! Lovely photos; thank you so much for sharing.
ReplyDeleteNice pictures. They are interesting birds aren't they!
ReplyDeletegreat job capturing him in flight!
ReplyDeleteGreat shots of these magnificent birds. The first one looks like a painting.
ReplyDeletei love these guys. the perch in the first is perfect!!! :)
ReplyDeleteI'll say one thing...you can grab your camera in a hurry to get a shot of the turkey vulture flying.
ReplyDeleteVery nice flight shot Carletta of a species we don't have in the UK.
ReplyDeleteA great flight-shot!
ReplyDeleteWell done!
We're all seeing them!! Boom & Gary of the Vermilon River, Canada.
ReplyDeletegood captures of the turkey vulture ... we see them overhead here all the time but never close enough to get a photo
ReplyDeleteImagine Turkey Vultures being so common. I know they are in parts of Canada but It's good to know they are doing well and finding lots of food.
ReplyDeleteGreat photos and a nice bird.
ReplyDeleteGreat photos of very interesting birds.
ReplyDeleteFantastic images...love the one of 'him' in flight!
ReplyDeleteI think the vultures are cool birds. great shots, I especially love the last shot.
ReplyDeleteI like the look of vultures. Terrific captures!
ReplyDeleteJust so long as you keep moving when they see you ;>)....they do a good job of what they're meant to do.
ReplyDeleteBoth of these shots are really good ones!!
ReplyDeleteToo good shots of the bird.
ReplyDeleteVery well captured! Birds are very hard to photograph, especially on the wing as they're so quick. Well done.
ReplyDeleteAre they mistaking you for a turkey or just in love with your blond locks? Nice shots.
ReplyDeletegreat to see your vultures
ReplyDeleteTurkey Vultures are so cool! Great photos!
ReplyDeleteGreat photos, Carletta!
ReplyDeleteBut for me this bird looks really strange, because we don't see them in Sweden.
Greetings Pia
hi carletta,
ReplyDeleteenjoyed seeing your photos of the vultures.
what a brilliant series!
have a great day!:))
I love the Turkey Vulture and your first perch picture is a classic. The flight picture is good as well. Lucky you to be able to get so close ...
ReplyDeleteAndrea @ From The Sol
Great shots Carletta, love them both.
ReplyDeleteWishing you a great day,
Denise
An English Girl Rambles
Excellent captures.
ReplyDeleteI love the photo of the flying vulture.
ReplyDeleteTwo great shots, but I love the first one!
ReplyDeleteGreat photos, Carletta! We have them here, but I rarely see them up close like that. Good detail. I love their wobbly soaring. xo
ReplyDeleteReally great captures.
ReplyDeleteGreat shot of the vulture perched in the dead tree.
ReplyDeleteI love vultures! Fantastic perch in the first photo!
ReplyDeleteThis is a bird that needs a bit of help with its PR! I saw them when I was in the USA - I rather like their lumpy appearance!
ReplyDeleteCheers - Stewart M - Melbourne
I LOVE the top photo. Wonderful!
ReplyDeleteExcellent captures Carletta, I love the first one!
ReplyDeleteCheers