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.
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Great shots of the vultures Franco
Do you have something dead in your yard to attract them Not the prettiest faces
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Do you have something dead in your yard to attract them Not the prettiest faces
Brian
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Hi Franco,
Great shots. Perhaps they were warming up ?
Great shots. Perhaps they were warming up ?
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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
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Franco, just how long have you been sitting in your garden waiting for the Sun to come out
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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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