A 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...
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