tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5736802282050627218.post5254622707276689258..comments2023-09-29T00:47:42.425-07:00Comments on Vulture Cafe: Turkey VultureDawnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08754977794843612673noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5736802282050627218.post-32503943960334192142008-05-30T11:16:00.000-07:002008-05-30T11:16:00.000-07:00Strange how a bird who appears so heavy and earthb...Strange how a bird who appears so heavy and earthbound when perched on a limb can be so graceful when riding the thermals. When I lived in California, I loved seeing them in the sky, even though I knew they were looking for signs of death.amhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09212213177713917828noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5736802282050627218.post-36469379246162857932008-05-29T17:37:00.000-07:002008-05-29T17:37:00.000-07:00Saw a lot of these on lonely backroads in Florida,...Saw a lot of these on lonely backroads in Florida, but they always had the courtesy to waft off before the car got too close. Big wingspan, I'll be some were over 6 ft. (BTW, if you're into raptors (not sure which birds qualify), "Musket" on WC - usually hanging out in the debate forum - is quite an enthusiast,carves them, and has done falconing etc.)Nickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07901533179774248604noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5736802282050627218.post-81454175459285312042008-05-29T10:05:00.000-07:002008-05-29T10:05:00.000-07:00thank you Pablo and Robin!and yes DBM, the TV uses...thank you Pablo and Robin!<BR/>and yes DBM, the TV uses its smell, so you will have to smell dead to get its attention ;) good luck next time?Dawnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08754977794843612673noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5736802282050627218.post-69423707323281657072008-05-29T07:29:00.000-07:002008-05-29T07:29:00.000-07:00Great shot, Dawn. Love the light on its feathers.Great shot, Dawn. Love the light on its feathers.robin andreahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13390482190562312928noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5736802282050627218.post-91335255498362094122008-05-28T22:23:00.000-07:002008-05-28T22:23:00.000-07:00Hi Dawn!I once tried playing dead to try and get t...Hi Dawn!<BR/>I once tried playing dead to try and get turkey vultures to come close enough for a good photo. Surprisingly, it didn't work - I guess I just didn't smell bad enough!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5736802282050627218.post-28035921843764459892008-05-28T21:06:00.000-07:002008-05-28T21:06:00.000-07:00I've always loved the way they greet the sun in th...I've always loved the way they greet the sun in the morning. . . <BR/>This photo is really cool especially cause you can see through his nose! <BR/><BR/>well done!Pablo Villicaña Larahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02882687238190832581noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5736802282050627218.post-21532276012425433152008-05-28T18:01:00.000-07:002008-05-28T18:01:00.000-07:00thank you Jay and Ocean.they fly very well, they a...thank you Jay and Ocean.<BR/>they fly very well, they are huge but once they get into the air they soar on the thermals. This bird along with a few more, I found sitting and sunning in the tree right by the road. your car is your best mobile bird blind! It was morning and the birds backlit.Dawnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08754977794843612673noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5736802282050627218.post-21398156945444096792008-05-28T10:13:00.000-07:002008-05-28T10:13:00.000-07:00Not the prettiest of birds, but it's a great shot!...Not the prettiest of birds, but it's a great shot! He looks very heavy. Do they fly well?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com