LHG_5103 Committe of Vultures

While we were walking the paths at Orlando wetlands a thunderstorm starting brewing, it didn`t amount to much rain thankfully but before the rain I found this "Committee" of vultures on the mound.
FYI-A group of vultures in flight is called a 'kettle', while the term 'committee' refers to a group of vultures resting on the ground or in trees. A group of vultures that are feeding is termed a 'wake'.When a group of vultures roost, they’re called a committee. Roosting involves birds being at rest. This means they could be sitting on top of structures, on the ground, or in trees in groups. If you need clarification on whether vultures are resting, one thing you can look out for is if the birds have their wings out or not. Vultures do this to soak up the warmth from the sun to regulate their body temperature.
Just thought it was kinda weird to see.

[John Falconer]

Well spotted. And thanks for the great description.

[mittens (Marilyn)]

Ooh, great catch.

[Diana]

What a great shot!

[Mags]

Wow! That's a big crowd!

[Olwynne]

What an incredible find. Great information on the vultures

[Granny7(Denise)]

Great find

[KV]

Great to know the terms… I’m in Wildwood visiting my sister… had wanted to visit but decided to look for local places instead.,. It is raining here too.

[KoalaGardens🐨]

I'd love to know what drugs people were taking when they came up with these collective names for birds, some of them are hilarious

[Dawn]

Wow

[Christine Sztukowski]

Very nice capture

[Rob Z]

I hope you don't mind me asking a couple of questions....Is that a swan with them, and what are the brown and red birds. Such an interesting sight. :)

[Babs]

Looks like a scene from a Hitchcock movie.

[gloria jones]

Nice capture

[Joan Robillard]

Very nice

[Rick]

Great capture. Surprised at all of the different names for the groups of birds.

[Brian]

Wow! Thanks for the explanation

[Dave]

Wonderful shot and information. Looks like a mix of black and turkey vultures.

[haskar]

Lovely shot and info.

[Linda Godwin]

@robz No swan in the photo, just vultures. two kinds of vultures Black vultures and the one that have a brownish tone are turkey vultures.

[Rob Z]

Thanks for your reply - the "swan" must have just been a vulture in a funny position. All your info re the naming of them was fascinating too. Many thanks Rob