Now I'm sorry I didn't make a more concerted effort to get a close up of it. I just assumed (never assume --- lesson to myself) that everyone was familiar with the them. They have been a part of my life as long as I can remember. Yesterday I made only a half hearted attempt @ getting a photo. The next time I see one, I will do my best to get a real great close up shot for you guys.
I have great respect for them & what they do but it's sort of a love/hate thing --- I also have a great sense of revulsion about them. I can not tell you how many times I have seen them eating road kill that stinks to high heaven for a full 1/2 mile & has clearly been dead for a full day or longer.
I certainly had the opportunity, when it flew into the tree & felt much safer, to get much closer & get a great shot. Next time......
Here are some more links about them along with some great close up photos:
http://www.fcps.edu/islandcree...
http://www.in.gov/dnr/kids/585...
http://vulturesociety.homestea...
Thanks Rita!
