Squadron

During a recent trip to Windsor we took the scenic route, travelling on Highway 3. Route 3 rarely strays far from the Lake Erie shore. Since this is migrating season we were privileged to see hundreds of migrating Turkey Vultures including and this squadron of 17 individuals. What graceful birds, swooping, soaring, and riding the wind!

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Testing

Primary feathers splayed and testing the gusty wind, a turkey vulture gracefully sails the wind-sea.

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Soaring

These Turkey vultures recently soared above our home, taking advantage of a stiff, gusty west wind. They are graceful, graceful birds.

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Soaring

We often see turkey vultures soar over our home. When viewed up close they are homely creatures. When seen like this, they are graceful, beautiful. Faye calls them her buddies.

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Wheeling and soaring

Wheeling and soaring

Twenty-five turkey vultures riding the wind. A beautiful sight.