They may look ugly to y’all, but I find them so cool to look at! Not to mention the important role they have in the world’s ecosystems
Pictured birds:
White-Backed Vulture
Andean Condor
Turkey Vulture
Black Vulture
King Vulture
Egyptian Vulture
Bearded Vulture
Early in the morning, I spotted them soaring high in the sky, riding the warm rising currents. I grabbed my camera, ran to the elevator, went up to the next level of the condominium, and suddenly found myself with about six of these beautiful Turkey Vultures flying very close by. What a privilege!
Many people find these birds unpleasant, but I think they are beautiful.
🇬🇧 Turkey Vulture
🔬 Cathartes aura
🇪🇸 Gallinazo de cabeza roja
🗺️ La Encontrada, Cañete, Peru
🗓️ October 2026