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Hello all: today a group of six turkey vultures stopped at our property. These birds are majestic and, yes, a bit spooky. This is the first time I see them sitting in the branches with the wings fully extended. Probably a 7' wingspan.

Franco
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Post by MapleRidge »

Great shots of the vultures Franco :bow

Do you have something dead in your yard to attract them ;) Not the prettiest faces :bow

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Post by EGRAY_OBSERVATORY »

Excellent captures Brian and yes a tad scary.

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Hi Franco,

Great shots. Perhaps they were warming up ?


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Post by Montana »

Wow!!! amazing birds (not ugly at all :) )

Franco, just how long have you been sitting in your garden waiting for the Sun to come out :lol: :lol: :lol:

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Thank you all for your comments. Rainer: you may be right about them just warming up.

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Franco, these are wonderful shots! I looked at these birds with pleasure, of course we don't have any. Thanks!

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Thank you, Ivan. Maybe next season you can show me some of birds you have in your area.

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Thank you, Franco, now in winter the most beautiful bird we have is the Pyrrhula pyrrhula. I've photographed her before, I'll try to find a photo.

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