Quiet Afternoon at Orlando Wetlands
April 15, 2023 - A Turkey Vulture flew in and posed in the afternoon light.... Read more
Turkey Vulture
 | I’m not the prettiest bird in the world, but I serve a useful purpose. I clean up by eating dead animals and carrion, thereby preventing the spread of bacteria. My face is featherless so that bacteria doesn’t build up on me. Don’t confuse me with my brother, the Black Vulture, who lacks my red face. Most Likely Found: At the beach, In a pond, In the marsh, In the open fields When: Year-Round Where I've photographed: Circle B Bar Reserve, Lake Apopka, Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge, Orlando Wetlands, Viera Wetlands Read more: Turkey Vulture at Cornell Lab of Ornithology Ebird: Turkey Vulture eBird range |
I have written 11 posts including a photo of a Turkey Vulture
New Boardwalk at Orlando Wetlands
February 20, 2023 - I liked this composition of a Turkey Vulture with his wings spread, backlit by the rising sun.... Read more
Cold and Breezy Morning at the Lake Apopka Wildlife Drive
January 29, 2019 - A Turkey Vulture was eating his breakfast, which he dragged down into the vegetation so that I wouldn't disturb his meal.... Read more
More Summer Fun at Lake Apopka Wildlife Drive
July 24, 2017 - Speaking of common, I found a pair of Turkey Vultures sitting on a fence out by the sod fields.... Read more
Chasing a Wilson’s Snake at Viera Wetlands
March 30, 2017 - Turkey Vultures don't tend to be the most popular birds, but this one was pretty in the soft morning light.... Read more
Backyard Birding on a Gray, Nasty Day
February 3, 2017 - A Turkey Vulture flew low over the yard and scattered most of the little birds, who probably thought he was the resident hawk.... Read more
Enjoying the Sunshine
December 11, 2012 - On the day that Michael and I hiked out Shiloh Marsh Road to photograph the Scissor-Tailed Flycatcher, we came across this Turkey Vulture sunning himself.... Read more
Tiny Stilts and Willets at Merritt Island NWR
June 12, 2011 - When I came across the Turkey Vulture pouncing on a dead fish on the side of the road, I heard Herman's voice in my head: "I like the vultures the best. They are so pretty in their own way. And very clean, despite their bad reputation." This bird was literally…... Read more
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March 9, 2011 - The goldfinches this weekend weren't thrilled with this Turkey Vulture flying overhead. Every time the vulture swooped down, the goldfinches spooked and flew off.... Turkey Vulture... Read more
Chased by an Otter at the Circle B Bar Reserve
December 4, 2010 - Little Blue Heron I was surprised to find this Turkey Vulture just standing quietly on the ground, poking at some flowers.... Turkey Vulture The water levels along Alligator Alley are disturbingly low (just like the rest of Circle B).... Species list: Anhinga, American Bittern, American Coot, American Goldfinch, Belted Kingfisher,…... Read more
Skies Filled with Birds at the Circle B Bar Reserve
November 28, 2010 - Double-Crested Cormorant As I was leaving, this Turkey Vulture flew over Heron Hideout and dared me not to take his picture.... Turkey Vulture Species list: Anhinga, American Coot, American Goldfinch, American Robin (FOS), Bald Eagle, Belted Kingfisher, Black-Bellied Whistling Duck, Black Vulture, Blue-Gray Gnatcatcher, Blue-Winged Teal, Boat-Tailed Grackle, Cardinal, Caspian…... Read more