This huge bird was seen during my spring break in Dutchess County, New York at my grandmothers (non working) farm. At first I thought it was a wild turkey, and I was partially correct, however I then discovered the carcass of a coyote, which led me to believe it might be a vulture (also partially correct). My friend at Cornell helped me to find out that is was in fact a Turkey Vulture.
You can read about Turkey Vultures on Cornell's ornithology website
//www.birds.cornell.edu/programs/allaboutbirds/birdguide/turkey_vulture.html#conservation
I'm not sure whether this was my "best photograph" taken during March... but I am pretty happy with it, so I thought I would share it. Comments as always are appreciated :-) Enjoy!
-T
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You should aways try to edit out any sign of wires or cages. It detracts from the wildness of the creature and make it look like a sitting target for your camera... a bit too easy.
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