While out-and-about the other day we happened across a “committee” of Turkey Vultures feasting on some dead fish that had been left on the bank of a pond whose water had receded. After watching them feast on the fare for a while, one of the birds (seen here) flew off to be alone (Couldn’t stand the smell? of the fish or his compatriots?).
These have to rank right up near the top of the “Ugly Bird” list. When the wind blows or the afternoon thermals are strong we see large “casts” of these birds soaring overhead. Amazing…
BTW… “committee” and “cast” are collective nouns for describing a group of vultures.
THIS BIRD HAS COME TO LOOK AT HIMSELF IN HIS PRIVATE VIEWING SPOT . HE IS THINKING “DO I STILL LOOK THE SAME AFTER FILLING UP ON DEAD FISH ? ” PERHAPS I SHOULD GO BACK AND EAT SOME MORE…..WHO KNOWS…