Birders

elleng

(131,149 posts) Thu Apr 4, 2024, 03:48 PM Apr 4

Hawks/vultures over river, creek, yard

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Hawks/vultures over river, creek, yard (Original Post) elleng Apr 4 OP

Looks like turkey vultures. Permanut Apr 4 #1

100% Agree - longer tail, upturned (dihedral) wing, and fingers at the ends of the wings. Probatim Apr 4 #2

Thanks for the details! elleng Apr 4 #4

You're welcome. Probatim Apr 4 #6

I've seen a few black vultures 'up close and personal.' elleng Apr 4 #7

Thanks. I thought some here could identify; elleng Apr 4 #3

glad u just point and shoot. AllaN01Bear Apr 4 #5

Permanut

(5,653 posts)

1. Looks like turkey vultures.

Reply to elleng (Original post)

Thu Apr 4, 2024, 04:12 PM

Apr 4

Probatim

(2,543 posts)

2. 100% Agree - longer tail, upturned (dihedral) wing, and fingers at the ends of the wings.

Reply to Permanut (Reply #1)

Thu Apr 4, 2024, 04:23 PM

Apr 4

All good field marks.

elleng

(131,149 posts)

4. Thanks for the details!

Reply to Probatim (Reply #2)

Thu Apr 4, 2024, 06:05 PM

Apr 4

Probatim

(2,543 posts)

6. You're welcome.

Reply to elleng (Reply #4)

Thu Apr 4, 2024, 09:36 PM

Apr 4

You also have Black Vultures in the area. Sometimes they forage/feed together. One has a better sense of smell while the other stronger beak. Working together, one finds lunch and the other opens it up for all to share.

It's not pretty but humans should be grateful for their work.