Turkey Buzzard...

We live in a rural area. We have buzzards that congregate and clean up dead animals. While out walking I looked up and more than 50 were gathering and circling, finding their roost for the evening. I caught this one with the setting sun on its wings.

[sheri]

We have these too, and I see them do the same circling thing. I always wondered what the conference is for.

[Karly]

This is great!

[Casablanca]

Just love birds of prey, such dramatic creatures.

[Kate]

They do have quite a wingspan

[KV]

Hope you weathered the storms last night... I think we may have more tonight.

[Thom Mitchell]

Nice capture, Gary!

[Pat]

What an incredible sight that must be! This is lovely how you've caught the golden light on his wing.

[Margaret Brown]

Nice capture

[Pat Knowles]

How amazing to have them settling for the night round your area. I don’t know much about buzzards, wondering if they make any noise! You did a brilliant job catching this shot.

[Kathy]

I saw two sailing over the other day and my friend said she saw a number of them at her house. Nice capture. You were able to get the colors nicely.

[GaryW]

@sherimiya I think they are planning their flights for tomorrow! :- )

[GaryW]

@365karly1 Thank you!

[GaryW]

@casablanca Indeed, they are.

[GaryW]

@k9photo They do.

[GaryW]

@kvphoto Thanks, KV! We had rain but no storm.

[GaryW]

@rhoing Thanks, Thom.

[GaryW]

@pattyblue Thanks, Pat!

[GaryW]

@craftymeg Thank you, Margaret.

[GaryW]

@happypat They are actually very quiet. I've never heard them make sound.

[GaryW]

@randystreat Thank you, Kathy!

[KV]

@thewatersphotos So glad to hear... it was a big one for us... two weather alert calls within 10 minutes and a trip to the basement. No problems luckily but a bit scary.