Bird Watching: Somethng I didn't know about vultures, 1 by reddirtretiree

reddirtretiree wrote:
I suspect the old stories are true, Dave. They will circle a sick cow or a cow that is calving and feed on the after-birth. Almost every creature has its niche in nature, although it's sometimes difficult for us to interpret that niche or agree with an animal's role in the scheme of things. Vultures seem repulsive on the surface, but serve a valuable role as scavengers.

Notice the eyelids on your vulture close-up. They are specialized for protecting the eye while the bird sticks its head into carrion.

A couple more of these handsome red-heads.