Vulture on a fenceA few months ago I was traveling in the area of Dowling, Michigan which is North of Battle Creek, in Barry County.  It is mostly a rural area, and I was heading up there to show a house and check on a listing I had in the area as well.  It was one of those days when I was ahead of schedule, and I drove past this fence alongside the road, and standing there on the fence was this vulture.

I thought to myself 'Well, that is something you do not see everyday.  Might make a nice shot for the blog.'  So I turned around and crept back down the road, and took some photos. 

He did not seem to like having his picture taken, and soon took off.  Vultures are very large birds, and have an impressive wing span.  This bird really looked like he did not have any predators that he was concerned about hunting him.

Anyway, I thought it was interesting enough to include here.  It is not often that I get a chance to get an up close shot of one of these birds.  I know, some people look at this bird and say 'Ewwwwwww'.  However, you have to admit, the red contrast against the black is unique.  However, I suppose it is a face only a mother vulture could love...

Vulture on a fence

Vulture on a fence

Vulture on a fence

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4 Comments on The Face Only a Mother Vulture Could Love...

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24
2011
488,394 Points 6 Featured Posts Outside Blog

Bill:

Nice post and incredible pictures. Hope you have a super week.
10:35am • #1
592,337 Points 17 Featured Posts Outside Blog Called Shot Master

Hi Michael,

Fascinating pictures. Yesterday I had a red tailed hawk on the top of my house but it flew away before I could get my camera out. You truly have a Kodak moment here.
10:37am • #2
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25
2011
897,950 Points 35 Featured Posts Outside Blog Attended Rain Camp Called Shot Master

Great pictures of a very interesting bird. They are nature's garbage men and do a great job even though we all go "eeuuw" when we see them doing it. They are magnificent to watch when they are riding the air currents, Michael.
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01
2011
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That is some sharp beak.  Those are nasty birds!
3:40pm • #4

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