Black Vulture

jeffashman · Dec 31, 2022

2022 stopped by to say goodbye... This is my first sighting of these gruesome birds. I was in the back yard and heard scratching and hissing, and these two were on the neighbors chimney fighting over some poor critter.

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dec31202206 by Jeff Ashman, on Flickr

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dec31202207 by Jeff Ashman, on Flickr

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dec31202208 by Jeff Ashman, on Flickr

Jeff15 · Dec 31, 2022

Very good shooting Jeff.... :encouragement:

jeffashman · Dec 31, 2022

Thanks Jeff!

Warhorse · Jan 1, 2023

Nice shots.

jeffashman · Jan 1, 2023

Warhorse said:
Nice shots.

Thanks!

PJM · Jan 1, 2023

My idea of the grim reaper. Nice shots there.

jeffashman · Jan 1, 2023

PJM said:
My idea of the grim reaper. Nice shots there.

Thanks!

bulldurham · Jan 1, 2023

Definitely gruesome birds!

stapo49 · Jan 2, 2023

Nice shot. You wouldn't want to fall asleep for to long near it!

jeffashman · Jan 2, 2023

bulldurham said:
Definitely gruesome birds!

Yes they are!

stapo49 said:
Nice shot. You wouldn't want to fall asleep for to long near it!

Thanks! Yep, I did a check on both dogs, since they are small breeds. The Sheltie was ready to take them on, but I don't think I would have put my money on her against two of them. As it is, they prefer carrion over fresh, although from the red glint on the beak of the one, I'm guessing they got fresh.

MitchP · Jan 2, 2023

Quite a handsome fellow, Nice shooting!

CherylL · Jan 3, 2023

Great shots! They are ominous looking.

jeffashman · Jan 3, 2023

MitchP said:
Quite a handsome fellow, Nice shooting!

Thanks! I think the Addams family may have moved in next door...

CherylL said:
Great shots! They are ominous looking.

Thanks! Yes they are. If I were one to believe in omens and those had appeared on the 1st, I'd be a bit nervous. As it is, they appeared on the last day of the year... and I don't believe in omens... (clutches rabbit foot and evil eye pendant)