Since Lynne could probably use some cheer, I decided to go out today and find the big roost of vultures that hang out near the Cincinnati Nature Center.
They weren't in their usual place, but I found them a few miles down the road:
They weren't in their usual place, but I found them a few miles down the road:
Even when I got out of my car, only a few flew off. A very relaxed venue of vultures.
Oh, I miss my camera. These pictures would have been so much better. I was using my binoculars with the camera, doing the "digi-bining" thing. It is so not a substitute for a good birding camera. My camera better come back perfect.
Call them ugly if you must. But they are very cool.
Like 'em, Lynne?
7 comments:
Call them ugly!?!?!? NEVER!
I do like 'em Susan. Their pearly white beaks are just so pretty!
50+? I'd have had to sit down!
A black vulture would be a lifer for me.
Thanks for the cheer. How'd you know?
Lynne:
I have an upcoming vulture post planned just for you. Susan beat me to it, but I will get it done soon.
~Kathi
It sure would be neat to see vultures year-round. Wonderful that you shared them with Lynne (and the rest of us!)
Lynne, that is a lot of TuVus! Cool, Susan.
We've been getting crows (500+) on the PSU campus for the last few weeks, and it's been murderous! (hee hee hee) Seriously, the poop and the racket are simply terrible. It's never happened before since I've been here, so everyone's asking me what gives. It's like a casting call for a Birds remake.
Black Vultures are great and I only wish they would be flying around where I lived! Maybe one day there will be one passing through!
I love that you combined your camera and binocs. Ingenuity and determination in action!
I've been seeing lots more crows around, too. And I'm happy about it! West Nile took a toll on them a few summers back...
I love vultures and watch them every day! Your photos are fantastic despite your sick camera... Having a sick camera would put me right over the edge.
I said vultures are great but a close-up of a turkey vulture isn't too appealing. Sorry.
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