Turkey Vulture Snack
By Corey • May 10, 2007 • 10 comments
Turkey Vulture over dandelions
I must warn you that the above picture is not very indicative of the rest of the pictures on this post. In fact, I found watching a vulture flying over flowers was almost too much for my brain to comprehend, like when you eat a spoonful of ice cream and then have a sip of hot tea, and, eventually, you forget which is hot and which is cold. Turkey Vultures are nasty, foul, ugly birds. But, on the other hand, they are a bird.
So, a warning: Don’t look at the following pictures unless you think looking at a Turkey Vulture eating a very dead raccoon is something you want to see. Instead, go look at some ducklings. The picture below is just a hint at the ugliness you are about to witness.
Now for the nastiness:
Sorry about that. I had to balance the ducklings.
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They sure like things that smell bad! Great photos, they never let me get pictures while eatting!
Now if I only knew how to code the picture so it was a scratch and sniff…
THAT IS OFFICIALLY YOUR GREATEST POST EVER. Next time don’t wimp out and get closer to that nasty creature. I want a close-up–like you did with the bees!
It is funny that we can do videos, sounds and even pictures of the many things we find! The only way to discribe smells are through our words! Sounds like a great project in someone learning that code!
@Marcella: I would have gotten closer if I could have. Sicko.
@ Monarch: We should apply for a grant!
You should stop letting your fears hold you back. Next time, I want to see spine. Get on it!
What’s interesting to me is that I see Vultures all the time but rarely see them eating. Any bird that big must eat a lot you would think.
not vegan friendly. =P
I think turkey vultures are noble and necessary. Rather like sin-eaters.
I didn’t know what a sin-eater was…for those who want to know, click here.