While I was at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge in Oklahoma yesterday, Steve Creek and I went for a walk, and I photographed these two Black Vultures.
Two Black Vultures next to Goss’ Slough – Canon R7, handheld, f8, 1/1250, ISO 1250, Canon EF 100-400mm II at 400mm, natural light
We thought the vultures were on food from a distance, but as we got closer, it looked like they were just warming up in the sunlight. It felt good to me too.
It also felt marvelous to stretch my legs and walk for a bit—to be closer to everything.
There were six other vultures on the ground to the right of these two, and in the distance, more were perched in the trees.
It’s fun for me to see Black and Turkey Vultures year round here. In Utah, we only had Turkey Vultures, and they didn’t stick around for winter—they took off for the coldest months of the year.
It’s the end of February, and I’m already seeing signs that the Black Vultures here are thinking about nesting.
I’m already looking forward to photographing baby vultures!
Life is good.
Mia
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Great shot of these two, Mia! The thought of baby vultures makes me grin from ear to ear.
I often see them in the morning, wings spread, in the tops of trees warming themselves. Such a sight!