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The vultures (both Black and Turkey) were out in force today on the east coast of Florida.  I know some of you don't care much for vultures, but I like them fine.  I don't know how you can't like a bird that as photogenic as this!

(Taken today at Pelican Island NWR, no crop or edit)

Nice shot.  I am trying to get a vulture in my backyard and came close once, will try again.  Vultures rule.

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What a great shot, Lyceel!  Perfect capture!

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That really is a nice shot Lyceel... clear and tack sharp.

Fraser

Definitely a great shot. Love these birds!

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Thanks, everyone!  It was an unusual opportunity to get so close.  He was perched in a dead tree, right near the welcome center.  He got a bit nervous when I walked closer, but he didn't fly off immediately.  It actually looked like he was having a hard time staying on the perch.  The sea breeze was pretty strong.

Great shot, Lyceel!  I think vultures are pretty cool too.

Matt.....maybe if you want to get one in your yard, you could go out, lay on the lawn and "play dead"?

What's not to love about a vulture?  The more dead things they eat the less disease is spread to other animals.

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