Great! A large colony is now a common sight at Dog Lake, north of Thunder Bay. Includes both unreviewed and reviewed/approved observations. Most birds are believed to have a very poor sense of smell, but the Turkey Vulture is an exception, apparently able to find carrion by odor. On sunny days, look for them aloft as early as 9 a.m.; in colder weather and at night they roost on … A widely distributed species throughout most of North America from southern Canada to southernmost South America. They aren’t fussy nesters, laying eggs on the bottom of a sheltered site such as “inside hollow trees or logs, in crevices in cliffs, under rocks, in caves, inside dense thickets, or in old buildings”, according to Audubon.org. However, …, Turkey Vultures, we think Not rated yetThis morning while making my son's lunch, I looked out of the kitchen window and saw at least six large birds in our backyard. Thank …, Andrew Not rated yetOver the last few weeks, I've seen two groups of 7 - 10 birds meandering westward while sitting in my 33rd floor office. An immature Turkey Vulture’s head is dark gray. So I did s… …, Turkey Vulture in Mississauga Not rated yetI came upon a Turkey Vulture feeding on the carcass of a small animal in the football field of Jim Murray Park at the intersection of Tenth Line and Erin …, Assorted Vultures across Ontario Not rated yet Turkey Vultures ONLY eat meat that is already dead and do not hunt or kill their own food, so they pose little danger to pets or small children. …, Toronto Area Turkey Vultures Not rated yetIan Harvey from south Scarborough wrote about his Toronto sighting ... there's a nesting pair of Turkey Vultures who hang around the corner of a 55 acre …, Up to 100 birds migrating along Don Valley Not rated yetAbout 5 years ago I moved to a neighbourhood that edges onto the east side of the Don Valley, and I've noted that a couple times now I've seen a large …. Sudden changes in topography allow for updrafts that the birds use to … Diet of the Turkey Vulture. Turkey vultures can swoop up to 60 mph in order to avoid being "mobbed" by ravens or jays. The first was a group of at least 30 near the St Paul Street …, Black Vulture A question was posed the other day "What is this raptor" and it was suggested it might be a Turkey Vulture. In the late spring this year we received several sightings of Turkey Vultures, and you can read them below. Rather short, thick reddish legs. Turkey vultures rarely, if ever, kill prey themselves. A large colony is now a common sight at Dog Lake, north of Thunder Bay. I hadn't seen them around since that year, but a few days ago, I saw six of them circling around our neighborhood, diving and swooping. St Thomas. These super-powered noses are designed to detect one thing: death. Black Vulture A question was posed the other day "What is this raptor" and it was suggested it might be a Turkey Vulture. It was soaring and then perched on a tree branch. ALL BY MYSELF! Turkey Vultures are scavengers and will soar in the air until their keen sense of smell detects dead animals also known as carrion. Long and rounded tail. Photo by George K. Peck. …, Up Close and Personal with a Turkey Vulture Not rated yetI was walking along a local riverbank this afternoon taking photos when the winds started to pick up and the rain came down. How can I tell from a distance? I mean, you can do cocaine... I’m sure you CAN eat vulture meat. foxes. I soon …. It landed on an apartment building with two other companions. They are among the most abundant raptors in the world. Sudden changes in topography allow … A turkey vulture standing on the ground can, at a distance, resemble a wild turkey. I live …, A few Turkey Vultures on a roof Not rated yetI only took photos of a couple of them, but there were a bunch hanging out on a roof just north of Langton area. Send alerts... daily. With the onset of fall, they migrate south to their wintering range in the southern parts of the U.S. or Central America. Carrion is an animal that has already died and begun to decay. Click below to see contributions from other visitors to this page... Turkey Vulture Tree Spotted this morning, April 23 2018, on my way to work (8:30am) in Guelph on 25 side road just west of Guelph line.
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