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TV
is definitely a dominant feature of the California airways. Daytime TV, that is. Turkey Vultures roost at night. But I don't think I ever see a daytime sky without at least one TV (aka TUVU) somewhere overhead - near or far, circling, rising on a thermal, cruising by sniffing for carrion, or coming in to feed at a carrion site. Well, the exception would have to be veeery early in the morning. I did used to see them still roosting when I would go for a pre-breakfast hike up the mountain when visiting my parents who then still lived on the farm where I grew up. On foggy mornings, they might still be roosting in the trees at 6am. But once the sun starts making thermals, then there's always at least one TV visible somewhere in the sky.
Habitat
sky
Location
Sea Ranch, CA, California
Date taken
27 Sep 2018
Scientific name
Cathartes aura
Equipment used
D90, 80-400
Staff member
Opus Editor
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I just can't imagine seeing a vulture Ann. It must be amazing to be able to watch these guys.

You've a cracking picture of him too lass - very well done girl.
 

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