Turkey Vulture at Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge (FL)
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Black Vulture at Lake Woodruff National Wildlife Refuge (FL)
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California Condor along the Big Sur Coast (CA)
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In celebration of International Vulture Awareness Day, we have a very special Serendipity Saturday with three images of these misunderstood and (often maligned) birds. Around the world many populations of vultures are under pressure and in danger of extinction, including of course, the California Condor. These birds, by eating the remains of dead animals, fill a very important ecological niche, and the loss of even one species would be tragic.
Enjoy the photos and hug a vulture today!
Thanks for sharing your beautiful photos. The portrait of the Black Vulture is really stunning.
Thank you very much!