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Tuesday, September 27, 2011

Turkey Vulture

Showing Off!!

A very large, black bird with a small red featherless head. 


Landing on the roof of a home, right in my neighborhood!!

These are usually seen in open country and dumps.
They are only occasionally seen in urban areas!!

Linking with World Bird Wednesday at Pine River Review



Please stop by to view all the amazing photographs of our feathered friends!!

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31 comments:

  1. TexWisGirlSeptember 27, 2011 at 7:26 PM

    i do like these guys, and he's especially striking against that blue sky. :)

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  2. JillSeptember 27, 2011 at 7:55 PM

    Wow. He is huge! Great shots!

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  3. NancySeptember 27, 2011 at 8:13 PM

    Great capture, Deb. Must have been some roadkill around somewhere. :)

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  4. Lisa Sall - Sall's Country LifeSeptember 27, 2011 at 9:16 PM

    Sorry, but that's a face only a mama could love! Just read all the way back to your butterfly shots...some beautiful photography, enjoyed it all!

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  5. LouannSeptember 27, 2011 at 9:26 PM

    Not crazy about these guys. Here in Florida you find them on the side of the road cleaning up dead armadillas. When they land on the roof, they make enough noise to get my dogs barking. They remind me of the creepy flying monkeys from Wizard of Oz. Great photography!

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  6. Ruth HiebertSeptember 27, 2011 at 10:07 PM

    Yes,he was a showing off for you.

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  7. LeenieSeptember 27, 2011 at 10:11 PM

    I only see those creepy scavengers in cartoons. Kinda spooky to see one visit your house. Just don't lay down in the yard even to catch a bit of sun until he leaves. ;oD

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  8. grammie gSeptember 27, 2011 at 10:54 PM

    Hi Debbie...I laughed when your post ...I had a few picture of the Turkey Vultures I was going to publish today too ...

    Yours are great and clear ....love it just sitting on the roof lol..
    I might be worried there was something dead in the neighborhood since they may be smelling carrion!! lol
    Grace

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  9. Karen @ Pieces of ContentmentSeptember 27, 2011 at 11:21 PM

    What a huge not-so-pretty bird!

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  10. EllieSeptember 28, 2011 at 3:46 AM

    Not the prettiest of birds you have taken pictures of. Give me your hummingbird any day :)

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  11. eileeninmdSeptember 28, 2011 at 5:08 AM

    They may not be pretty birds but I think they are cool birds. Wonderful photos.

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  12. Kerri FarleySeptember 28, 2011 at 8:21 AM

    You captured him beautifully!! They are such unique birds!!

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  13. Kerri FarleySeptember 28, 2011 at 8:21 AM

    You captured him beautifully!! They are such unique birds!!

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  14. Julie G.September 28, 2011 at 8:37 AM

    Awesome shots, Debbie! Quite the impressive wingspan. Cool!

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  15. AnonymousSeptember 28, 2011 at 9:07 AM

    I am not sure why but this fellow made me smile :)
    Certainly a strong individualist;)

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  16. AdrienneSeptember 28, 2011 at 9:53 AM

    Great shots - scary bird!! I like the comment "a face only a mother could love!!"

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  17. ReenaSeptember 28, 2011 at 10:29 AM

    Maybe not the most handsome fella, but your photos make him look quite striking against that blue sky!

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  18. RoseSeptember 28, 2011 at 10:34 AM

    I live in a small town so am close to country, but they are all the time flying over our little town. And I have seen them on the street a time or two where something has gotten hit.

    Great images, btw.

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  19. jooSeptember 28, 2011 at 10:47 AM

    Wow, the first photo is fabulous! What a lovely creature:)

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  20. Farm GirlSeptember 28, 2011 at 11:56 AM

    We had some land on our light pole, it was so incredible. I have been a fan ever since.

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  21. UnknownSeptember 28, 2011 at 1:36 PM

    Grand close Up!! Boom & Gary of the Vermilon River, Canada.

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  22. mickSeptember 28, 2011 at 2:51 PM

    Great photos against the blue sky.

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  23. theconstantwalkerSeptember 28, 2011 at 3:01 PM

    A beautiful bird to see...so big.
    Lovely images.

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  24. theconstantwalkerSeptember 28, 2011 at 3:01 PM

    A beautiful bird to see...so big.
    Lovely images.

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  25. jeanlivingsimpleSeptember 28, 2011 at 5:13 PM

    These have to be my favorite photos of this cool bird!

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  26. SaunSeptember 28, 2011 at 5:20 PM

    Great shot they seem to be hanging around.

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  27. SpringmanSeptember 28, 2011 at 6:11 PM

    It would be interesting to see an artists conception of a vulture with head feathers! As they are, we could not do without them cleaning up our messy world.

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  28. SusanSeptember 29, 2011 at 9:22 AM

    Oh boy, what next!! lol :D)

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  29. PatSeptember 29, 2011 at 9:33 PM

    Great shots!

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  30. ArijaSeptember 30, 2011 at 8:11 AM

    Now that as a figurehead on your roof is quite a status symbol!

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  31. JudyOctober 3, 2011 at 4:35 PM

    Incredible! Especially the first shot, where he is showing off!!

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