A couple of weeks ago I went for a hike along the Metacomet Trail, up to Provin Mountain in Agawam, MA. While relaxing and enjoying the view at the top, we were visited by some Turkey Vultures. These birds get a bad rap, but they’re actually stunning creatures. Here’s a few pictures of some of the 6 Turkey Vultures who were hanging around us.
As always, click the picture for the full version!
Turkey Vulture - Gliding
Turkey Vulture - Gliding
Turkey Vulture - Wingspan
Turkey Vulture - Flying
Three Turkey Vultures
Turkey Vultures - Red heads!
Turkey Vultures - Beautiful Wingspan
Blue Skies and Turkey Vultures
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Hi Ryan,
these birds are impressive! It must have been an incredible feeling to watch them:) Do they have anything to do with Turkey? I came back from Istanbul a couple of days ago and the name of the birds reminded me how fantastic time I had there:)
Greets
Justyna
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Hi Justyna,
They really are impressive birds! The Turkey part of the name comes from the fact that their bald red heads and dark coloring resemble a Turkey. How long were you in Istanbul for? That’s one of the many places that I’d love to travel to.
Thanks for stopping by, I hope to see you around again!
Ryan
Thanks Ryan for your explanation, I searched for more photos of them and their red head combined with the rest of the body looks great:)
My plan was to stay in Istanbul for 7 days but due to the eruption of the volcano in Iceland I stayed 10 days. I was happy I could stay longer:)
This city is so magical. I recommend to visit it!
Have a nice day
Justyna
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They are amazing creatures! Not everyone can appreciate them, though.
I’d be happy I could stay longer on vacation too, haha!
Really some great detail in the feathers on these shots. Looks like a good time. Reminds me that I have some recent bird photos I need to post…
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You took some amazing shots Ryan. I’m guessing you used something other than a point and shoot camera?
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@James – I was actually surprised I was able to capture as much detail in the feathers as I did. It was near sunset and I was worried a lot of the detail would drop out. The pictures are a bit more grainy than I would like, but I guess grain is better than no detail. I look forward to seeing your bird photos!
@Sire – Thanks Sire! I shot these with my Canon DSLR. DSLR stands for Digital Single Lens Reflex. If you ever shot film photography, chances are at some point you shot a 35mm SLR at some point. DSLR’s are pretty much their digital equivalent. They’re more complex than a point-and-shoot, but you the options are endless.
Hey Ryan !
looking at Your photos and thinking about the most beautiful video I have seen so far
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P9ikfW1-HWQ
enjoy Your day
Hasta manana
Martyna
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Hi Martyna,
Thanks for stopping by! That video is interesting, haha. What about my pictures makes you think of it? Thanks for sharing!
Hey Ryan
The Turkey makes me think of it!
M like Martyna
they’re both in the sky? :-p
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Touché James.. Touché
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Hi Emma,
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