Monday, June 17, 2013

Wild Birds: Turkey Vulture

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.
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37 comments:

  1. LindaJune 17, 2013 at 11:58 PM

    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.

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  2. JeanneJune 18, 2013 at 12:13 AM

    Nice pictures. They are interesting birds aren't they!

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  3. Leave It To DavisJune 18, 2013 at 1:41 AM

    great job capturing him in flight!

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  4. diane bJune 18, 2013 at 3:41 AM

    Great shots of these magnificent birds. The first one looks like a painting.

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  5. TexWisGirlJune 18, 2013 at 9:30 AM

    i love these guys. the perch in the first is perfect!!! :)

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  6. RedJune 18, 2013 at 9:52 AM

    I'll say one thing...you can grab your camera in a hurry to get a shot of the turkey vulture flying.

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  7. FABJune 18, 2013 at 1:11 PM

    Very nice flight shot Carletta of a species we don't have in the UK.

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  8. HansHBJune 18, 2013 at 1:19 PM

    A great flight-shot!
    Well done!

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  9. UnknownJune 18, 2013 at 1:20 PM

    We're all seeing them!! Boom & Gary of the Vermilon River, Canada.

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  10. AnonymousJune 18, 2013 at 1:55 PM

    good captures of the turkey vulture ... we see them overhead here all the time but never close enough to get a photo

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  11. Phil SladeJune 18, 2013 at 2:10 PM

    Imagine 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.

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  12. sunshineJune 18, 2013 at 3:32 PM

    Great photos and a nice bird.

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  13. mickJune 18, 2013 at 3:52 PM

    Great photos of very interesting birds.

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  14. Hootin AnniJune 18, 2013 at 5:09 PM

    Fantastic images...love the one of 'him' in flight!

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  15. eileeninmdJune 18, 2013 at 5:16 PM

    I think the vultures are cool birds. great shots, I especially love the last shot.

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  16. KarenJune 18, 2013 at 8:16 PM

    I like the look of vultures. Terrific captures!

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  17. Sallie (FullTime-Life)June 18, 2013 at 8:47 PM

    Just so long as you keep moving when they see you ;>)....they do a good job of what they're meant to do.

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  18. JunieRose2005June 18, 2013 at 11:37 PM

    Both of these shots are really good ones!!

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  19. RajeshJune 19, 2013 at 12:36 AM

    Too good shots of the bird.

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  20. wilbo43June 19, 2013 at 1:18 AM

    Very well captured! Birds are very hard to photograph, especially on the wing as they're so quick. Well done.

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  21. ArijaJune 19, 2013 at 1:25 AM

    Are they mistaking you for a turkey or just in love with your blond locks? Nice shots.

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  22. Carole M.June 19, 2013 at 2:03 AM

    great to see your vultures

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  23. AnonymousJune 19, 2013 at 3:17 AM

    Turkey Vultures are so cool! Great photos!

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  24. i stora dragJune 19, 2013 at 5:40 AM

    Great photos, Carletta!
    But for me this bird looks really strange, because we don't see them in Sweden.
    Greetings Pia

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  25. Betty ManousosJune 19, 2013 at 6:30 AM

    hi carletta,

    enjoyed seeing your photos of the vultures.
    what a brilliant series!

    have a great day!:))

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  26. Andrea @ From The SolJune 19, 2013 at 9:52 AM

    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 ...

    Andrea @ From The Sol

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  27. DeniseinVAJune 19, 2013 at 9:54 AM

    Great shots Carletta, love them both.

    Wishing you a great day,
    Denise
    An English Girl Rambles

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  28. NickiJune 19, 2013 at 10:49 AM

    Excellent captures.

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  29. UnknownJune 19, 2013 at 12:11 PM

    I love the photo of the flying vulture.

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  30. Coloring Outside the LinesJune 19, 2013 at 12:26 PM

    Two great shots, but I love the first one!

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  31. Karen @ Beatrice EuphemieJune 19, 2013 at 3:23 PM

    Great photos, Carletta! We have them here, but I rarely see them up close like that. Good detail. I love their wobbly soaring. xo

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  32. imacJune 19, 2013 at 3:48 PM

    Really great captures.

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  33. AnonymousJune 19, 2013 at 7:05 PM

    Great shot of the vulture perched in the dead tree.

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  34. Brian KingJune 20, 2013 at 1:27 AM

    I love vultures! Fantastic perch in the first photo!

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  35. Stewart MJune 20, 2013 at 5:49 AM

    This 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!

    Cheers - Stewart M - Melbourne

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  36. EG CameraGirlJune 22, 2013 at 10:44 AM

    I LOVE the top photo. Wonderful!

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  37. darlinJune 25, 2013 at 11:07 AM

    Excellent captures Carletta, I love the first one!

    Cheers

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