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Swede’s Photographs

Flight of the Scavenger

This is an easy spot—vultures are always around somewhere, whether turkey vultures or black vultures. I've mentioned before that they inhabit the forest behind my house. This turkey vulture (Cathartes aura) happened to fly directly overhead while Charlie and I were relaxing under the pergola this morning. When he's being an exceptionally good boy, Charlie stays still by my chair as I watch and photograph the backyard birds. At times, it feels like a full aviary back there. Perhaps we were too still today. 😂

I have a collection of vulture images in my photo gallery. If you're interested, feel free to check it out at:

swede1952-photographs.pixels.c

The photograph captures a magnificent turkey vulture in mid-flight. It has a striking red head, a dark body, and its wings are outstretched, revealing lighter feathers on the underside. The bird is set against a clear sky, highlighting its impressive wingspan and the details of its flight. There's a sense of grace and power in its movement.
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Low Rider

Low riders fly a little lower ...

Vultures were flying low over the forest to the north this morning. Both turkey vultures and black vultures. Occasionally, one would stray over my yard. This is a turkey vulture (Cathartes aura) doing just that.

If you’ve gone looking for raptors on a clear day, your heart has probably leaped at the sight of a large, soaring bird in the distance– perhaps an eagle or osprey. But if it's soaring with its wings raised in a V and making wobbly circles, it's likely a Turkey Vulture. These birds ride thermals in the sky and use their keen sense of smell to find fresh carcasses. They are a consummate scavenger, cleaning up the countryside one bite of their sharply hooked bill at a time, and never mussing a feather on their bald heads.

Take a look at my photo gallery:

swede1952-photographs.pixels.c

The image shows a turkey vulture flying low overhead. The vulture's wings are spread wide, showcasing its impressive wingspan and feather patterns. Its head is red and bald, and it has a sharp, hooked beak. The bird's body and wings are dark, almost black, with lighter-colored feathers towards the tips of its wings. The vulture appears to be gliding effortlessly, scanning the ground below for food. Its eyes are keen and focused, embodying the grace and efficiency of these scavenging birds.
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Rider of the Currents

This turkey vulture (Cathartes aura) was high overhead this morning.

"Vultures in the Americas look a lot like the vultures in Europe, Asia, and Africa, with broad wings, bare heads, and the habit of eating dead meat. But surprisingly, they're in different taxonomic orders, meaning they're not particularly closely related. They evolved many of the same features as they exploited the same kinds of resources in different parts of the planet. This process is known as convergent evolution." - Copilot

You can browse through a collection of my favorite photos at my photo gallery, visit:

swede1952-photographs.pixels.c

"The image shows a bird in flight against a clear blue sky. The bird has a distinctive red head and a predominantly dark body with lighter feathers on the underside of its wings. The wings are spread wide, showcasing the bird's impressive wingspan. The bird appears to be a vulture, likely a turkey vulture, which is known for its scavenging habits and soaring flight. This mid-flight capture highlights the details of its feathers and the contrast between its dark body and the bright sky." - Copilot
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Not sure why these turkey vultures were circling above the local playground.. it was a bit unnerving watching these above us as tiny man went down the slides. I kept wondering if there was something deceased nearby that I didn't notice and we disturbed their breakfast. It was beautiful and pretty cool to see such a big committee flying around though.
#turkeyvulture #vulture #birds #circling #flying #committee #wake #flock #nature #wildlife #alllifeisprecious
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Silent Watcher

This turkey vulture (Cathartes aura) watched from a dead tree as we walked by this morning.

"The word vulture likely comes from the Latin vellere, which means to pluck or tear. Its scientific name, Cathartes aura, is far more pleasant. It means either “golden purifier” or “purifying breeze.”" - allaboutbirds.org

You can check out my gallery at:

swede1952-photographs.pixels.c

"The image shows a vulture perched on a bare tree branch. The vulture is identifiable by its bald head and dark plumage. The vulture looks as if it is starting to lift its wings in sort of a shrug, and the lighter flight feathers are visible. The background features a clear sky with a soft gradient from light blue to white, suggesting it could be around dawn or dusk. The branches are bare, indicating it might be winter or the tree is dead." - Copilot with edits "Turkey Vultures are large dark birds with long, broad wings. Bigger than other raptors except eagles and condors, they have long "fingers" at their wingtips and long tails that extend past their toe tips in flight. When soaring, Turkey Vultures hold their wings slightly raised, making a ‘V’ .... Turkey Vultures appear black from a distance but up close are dark brown with a featherless red head and pale bill. ... the undersides of the flight feathers (along the trailing edge and wingtips) are paler, ..." - allaboutbirds.org
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