Turkey Vulture Perched? Adirondacks, NY (1 Viewer)

[Whitey Ford]

I saw something big out of the corner of my eye and went to investigate. It was this gigantic bird sitting on the chimney of the house down the hill a bit. It's a miracle that I got any picture of it at all because of all of the trees.

Has to be a turkey vulture, right? Not used to seeing them still and perched; usually far overhead with their tippy wings.

 

[KenM]

A brown body and I think I can see a tint of rufous in the head on my old screen?

Perhaps someone with a better monitor might confirm?....it looks like Turkey V. to me.

cheers

 

[merryslug]

I think you've got it right. I see them perched around here - usually on dock pilings.

 

[csanchez7]

Yes, it is a Turkey Vulture.

Carlos

 

[peachfront]

Easy call. TV. Is that a rare bird up there? Maybe we can send you some.

 

[MLoyko]

Easy call. TV. Is that a rare bird up there? Maybe we can send you some.

Not rare up here at all... at least in PA they aren't, you expect to see them while driving. Turkey Vulture it is.