Turkey Vulture 4-23-12
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This guy flew right over the top of the car and took up roost on the peak of a nearby garage. Handsome Devil.. who wouldn't fall for that face! :laugh:
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Nice picture Steve
But, that is one nasty ass bird and I see them all over the place now.
They have been known to take small dogs and cats so watch out. |
I don't think so, BR.......I believe they are carrion eaters and don't hunt or kill anything. We saw a bunch of them chowing on a dead raccoon last year in Pine Island Fla and a bald eagle swooped down to steal the carcass and they all scattered.
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Interesting diet but no small Cats or Dogs:
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And yes I know your not suppose to shoot them. :eek: |
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Saw one hanging around Suissevale many times last summer...
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Learning More About Turkey Vultures
Pity the poor turkey vulture, having to live with the stigma of being deemed “ugly” by humans. Beauty is in the eyes of the beholder and not considered ugly at all to another turkey vulture - quite to the contrary and beautiful, in fact. Thanks so much for the great photo, SteveA.
Turkey Vultures are much maligned birds that play a beneficial role in keeping the environment clean. I have been watching a live cam of a nesting pair in Missouri who have nested in a barn loft there for the past five years. It is a wonderful opportunity to learn more about these interesting creatures, who are often seen soaring in the Lake Winnipesaukee area. The cam was set up by Raptor Resource, the same organization bringing us the Decorah Eagles from Iowa. They are currently incubating eggs laid over the past few days and I am looking forward to watching their progress as they hatch and mature. http://www.ustream.tv/missouriturkeyvultures |
I got a fairly nice shot of one yesterday at the marina...
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Turkey Vulture 101
Lucy Goose,
Wonderful photo of the soaring turkey vulture. In learning more about them, I read that one of their defenses if disturbed by an intruder is to vomit on them. A bit messy and acidic perhaps but not too dangerous. Just stay out of the line of fire! |
More Turkey Vulture 101
After reading the horror story about the eagle and the cat in the other thread, I find I am liking turkey vultures more every day. They are gentle birds and don't even have the ability to carry their food in their talons. They have to eat their meals on the run - right where the animal took its last breath. They rarely kill anything - only if it is dying and on its last legs. Native Americans called them Peace Eagles.
While eagles are majestic and beautiful, turkey vultures are just plain folks with character! (Incidentally, the eggs in the live UStream cam have now hatched and the chicks are adorable) |
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