I used to call them Buzzards, too! Until this year when I finally Googled the difference between Vultures & Buzzards. Buzzards are actually hawks!
Really to be more specific, Buzzards are large birds of prey. They hunt for prey to eat, where Vultures eat only dead things.
A great image. I don’t remember seeing them as a child. Now I see them frequently!
I don't think I've ever seen one in the wild.
Great in-flight photo. We don't have Turkey Vultures in the UK, but we do have Buzzards - a totally different bird of prey.
I've learned to like these guys! They're kind of goofy, but they provide a valuable service. And their "mask" makes them look like a swashbuckler.
This vulture looks better than the ones I see near me. They hang out in a tree not far from me and look intimidating. Have a wonderful day.
Superb mid-air capture with great detail!
We see them here too. Not my favorite bird but interesting to watch.
Great in flight photo Rose.We have lots of vultures around our area. They really do a great service to cleaning up the carcasses.Sue
I always call them turkey buzzards but won't any more!!!There are a lot of them around here. I love to watch then soar, so graceful in flight.
I never saw a buzzard growing up except on TV. We see them here sitting on light poles along the streets. This is a great photo caught in flight! Wow!
Magnifique !!!!Bravo pour cette photo Bonne jourée
We don't have buzzards around here. We DO have vultures. They can be a bit of a nuisance but, well, that's nature.
That's a great photo! Yes, I remember the name "buzzards" growing up too. The good 'ole days.~Sheri
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I used to call them Buzzards, too! Until this year when I finally Googled the difference between Vultures & Buzzards. Buzzards are actually hawks!
ReplyDeleteReally to be more specific, Buzzards are large birds of prey. They hunt for prey to eat, where Vultures eat only dead things.
ReplyDeleteA great image. I don’t remember seeing them as a child. Now I see them frequently!
ReplyDeleteI don't think I've ever seen one in the wild.
ReplyDeleteGreat in-flight photo. We don't have Turkey Vultures in the UK, but we do have Buzzards - a totally different bird of prey.
ReplyDeleteI've learned to like these guys! They're kind of goofy, but they provide a valuable service. And their "mask" makes them look like a swashbuckler.
ReplyDeleteThis vulture looks better than the ones I see near me. They hang out in a tree not far from me and look intimidating. Have a wonderful day.
ReplyDeleteSuperb mid-air capture with great detail!
ReplyDeleteWe see them here too. Not my favorite bird but interesting to watch.
ReplyDeleteGreat in flight photo Rose.
ReplyDeleteWe have lots of vultures around our area. They really do a great service to cleaning up the carcasses.
Sue
I always call them turkey buzzards but won't any more!!!
ReplyDeleteThere are a lot of them around here. I love to watch then soar, so graceful in flight.
I never saw a buzzard growing up except on TV. We see them here sitting on light poles along the streets. This is a great photo caught in flight! Wow!
ReplyDeleteMagnifique !!!!
ReplyDeleteBravo pour cette photo
Bonne jourée
We don't have buzzards around here. We DO have vultures. They can be a bit of a nuisance but, well, that's nature.
ReplyDeleteThat's a great photo! Yes, I remember the name "buzzards" growing up too. The good 'ole days.
ReplyDelete~Sheri