I just have to post these...I have seen buzzards before and seen several at one time but never like today. These are just a few of the images I captured--admittedly the best. And they could be just a bit better. The top image, which was actually the very last one I took of them, gives you a clue to how many they were. My husband was able to count 28 at one time. I really wish some of my other shots had been better...they were flying so close to me. They were just all around! And no it wasn't for something dead. They were sunning themselves down on the side of the dam.If you want to join Sky Watch, see the Sky Watch Blog, which is hosted by Tom, Imac, Sandy Carlson, and Klaus.
Excellent captures Rose... I same many of our Buzzards on my canal trip, but did not manage any pictures as good as these.. The pictures on my blog this week was as you thought from the same trip
ReplyDeleteRose, your pictures are great! They are so clear and the birds are really big on them. I have never seen so many of them together! Never!
ReplyDeleteHappy SWF!
nice captures of the sky and the birds
ReplyDeletePlease drop at my SWF post also: in HERE and HERE Thanks
WOW! I love the sequence of the photos and how you capture all those bird shots! I posted mine too, HERE! Happy SWF!~
ReplyDeleteI wonder why they were all together like that! I'd think hunting sol or in pairs would mean more food if they did find something. Oh well, guess I don't think like a vulture. ;-)
ReplyDeleteThat's a lot of buzzards! I love the last one.
ReplyDeletebeautiful photo!
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Rose: I have so much trouble with those buzzards, maybe if I had 28 I could finally get more then air. Thanks for sharing your bonanza.
ReplyDeletenice shots. happy skywatching/bird watching.
ReplyDeleteIt's slightly ominous to see these birds in the sky (at least in this area). Luckily the sky doesn't support that ominous feeling!
ReplyDeleteGreat bird pictures; soaring free
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Great captures Rose - don't kid yourself. They are not easy to get and you did a great job.
ReplyDeleteHappy Sky Watching!
Interesting capture.
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ReplyDeleteBeautiful skys and beautiful flys...
wow! you must have a very good camera to capture all these birds flying so clearly.
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These are great Rose. They are such weird looking birds. Love the wing span.
ReplyDeleteGreat sewquence against the blue sky.
ReplyDeleteI love bird photography, especially the one taking off from the guard rail. I hope he had a safe landing!
I like the motion and the moments you captured in this series of photos. Great choice for SWF!
ReplyDeleteExcellent captures!beautiful pictures
ReplyDeleteNice shots! Especially the capture of the wings on the last photo is very good! Have a beautiful week-end!
ReplyDeleteI'm not a big fan of these birds, but they DO look graceful in flight. Excellent photos (shudder).
ReplyDeleteWhat a lucky catch.I think your pictures are wonderful!
ReplyDeleteNeat Shots..Happy SWF
ReplyDeleteI love birds in flfight pics. all great but the last just grabbed me.
ReplyDeletegreat photo of the a ugly bird. LOL
ReplyDeleteGreat photos, I have never seen that many vultures in one flock before. Two or three at the most, maybe four. We're always looking for that better photo but truly, I think yours are great.
ReplyDeletewow! i this series of shots! Really great for SWF! Happy weekend!
ReplyDeleteThese are great. I have tried to get photos of the Turkey Vultures before. It is hard. For one they usually do not come low enough. I saw 2 today that were fairly low. I was driving at the time, naturally. You did good.
ReplyDeleteI love that they love life and you were there to see it for us and to bring it all home to share.
ReplyDeleteThese are really good pictures. I love the last one that you caught in flight.
ReplyDeleteWow! The first and 4th are my favs. Good thing the sun was out!
ReplyDeleteLove the shot with so many birds soaring under that sky :)
ReplyDeleteThee photos evoke such a sense of freedom -great!!!
ReplyDeletei LOVE to see the buzzards flying about (not such pretty birds) but when flying they simply dance up there in the sky~ Love these pics!
ReplyDeleteVery cool photos. I think you captured the perfectly. Have a great weekend.
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Great shots! We often have quite a flock where I live. Every summer they have Buzzard day at the state park and have a run/walk and activities.
ReplyDeleteThanks for dropping by and taking a peek at my sunsets!
An excellent sequence as we start with the flock and finally move in closer.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful series! I´ve never seen such buzzards.
ReplyDeleteThose are great shots and I really like the one on the guard rail! Don't you love seeing stuff like that and getting some decent shots? It's so frustrating when you find out the shots you thought you had aren't in focus.
ReplyDeleteGosh... did you ever get a lot of good shots of these birds... that's just crazy! Amazing!
ReplyDeleteWe just don't get those around the mountains here!! Very interesting to see your work! Loved it.
~Michele J~
Mountain Retreat
The word buzzard always conjures up so many negative emotions--but these photos prove they are amazing and lovely birds. Thanks for sharing a great capture.
ReplyDeleteHappy weekend!
A great series of photos for sky watch.
ReplyDeleteThese are one of my fovorite birds! Nice cpautres. Love the pale hexagon in the sky, too, looks like some mystical new planet!
ReplyDeleteWow that's alot of buzzard's, great capture...
ReplyDeleteGreat shots and report.
ReplyDeleteCool. I enjoyed these, that is alot of buzzards in one place at one time.
ReplyDeleteThanks for stopping by.
A beautiful action series of these birds. Isn't it interesting how many forms and shapes their wings can create. Nice shooting.
ReplyDeleteLooks like you're the Hitchcock of SWF this week Rose. How's your memory? Have you remembered what you were going to say about my photo?
ReplyDeleteWe used to call buzzards "country airplanes," then we'd say, "give me a nickel and I won't tell them where you are." 'cause you know they were looking for something dead and stinkin'
ReplyDeletethanks for evoking a memory and a smile!
Thanks too for your visit and comments on my blog! :)
what an amazing set of photos!
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