Wednesday, January 27, 2016

Vultures, January 27, 2016

Wild Bird Wednesday and ABC Wednesday
C is for Cathartes aura, Turkey Vultures
Cathartes aura, Turkey Vultures, Prentiss County, Mississippi, USA, January 19, 2016
Turkey Vultures, Cathartes aura (aka Buzzards), range all across the United States except for the northernmost New England states. Vultures and other scavengers that eat dead animals help clean up the environment.


They live in forests, but are often seen soaring over fields and roads. Usually silent, they may hiss or grunt when feeding.

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20 comments:

  1. NeilJanuary 27, 2016 at 1:56 AM

    They have a role to play in the environment.

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  2. eileeninmdJanuary 27, 2016 at 3:55 AM

    Cool captures of the vultures! We see plenty of them in the woods near our house. Have a happy day!

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  3. Hootin AnniJanuary 27, 2016 at 6:35 AM

    Road Kill Cafe!! Excellent.

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  4. MelodyKJanuary 27, 2016 at 7:27 AM

    Wonderful photo's .... and so close up to... that, overhere in The Netherlands, hardly ever happens...

    Good choice for this weeks letter... hope the birds stay safe!

    Have a nice abc-day / - week
    ♫ M e l ☺ d y ♫ (abc-w-team)

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  5. The Furry GnomeJanuary 27, 2016 at 7:44 AM

    We see them soaring overhead all summer long, but they head south in October.

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  6. Reader WilJanuary 27, 2016 at 9:05 AM

    Thanks for sharing these magnificent photos!
    Wil, ABCW Team

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  7. CloudiaJanuary 27, 2016 at 10:11 AM

    yes, they are inspiring and bit scary!

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  8. Margaret Birding For PleasureJanuary 27, 2016 at 12:02 PM

    Two great shots of these birds

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  9. Linda KayJanuary 27, 2016 at 12:14 PM

    Aren't they just tooooo ugly???

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  10. JoyJanuary 27, 2016 at 2:02 PM

    That is a great capture of them on the road bend complete with snack.

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  11. Sallie (FullTime-Life)January 27, 2016 at 3:15 PM

    They do their job and do it well! Bill always reminds me to move around a little when we see them circling above ;)))

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    1. LeaJanuary 27, 2016 at 3:30 PM

      Oh, that is funny!
      Thanks for giving me a laugh today.

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  12. RoseJanuary 27, 2016 at 5:13 PM

    The buzzards were out here today, too...at least a few.

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  13. A Colorful WorldJanuary 27, 2016 at 6:18 PM

    Nice captures. I've only ever seen one in my area since we've lived here, but I know they are around.

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  14. tiptoethruphylsgarden.blogspot.comJanuary 27, 2016 at 7:23 PM

    I love these birds,they are the clean-up crew for sure!Thanks for sharing,phyllis

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  15. JanisJanuary 27, 2016 at 8:37 PM

    Nice plump Vultures doing their work~

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  16. TexWisGirlJanuary 27, 2016 at 10:38 PM

    i really like these guys - and the black vulture cousins. :)

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  17. HeatherJanuary 28, 2016 at 3:13 PM

    Ick. Much prefer my wild turkeys to turkey vultures.

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  18. Roger Owen GreenJanuary 28, 2016 at 3:44 PM

    environmentalists!


    ROG, ABCW

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  19. Powell River BooksJanuary 28, 2016 at 6:11 PM

    We have vultures near us. I don't see them often though and never on the ground. - Margy

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