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Proud Bird · **8 Likes**

I've forgotten what this bird was called, but despite being a captive, it seemed to still have its dignity.

**eaglem** · 04-12-2018, 01:07 AM

Looks like some kind of Vulture but then again, with Birds I am often wrong.

**PJ1** · 04-12-2018, 01:34 AM

I'd say it's Ruppell's Griffon Vulture - a long way from home in Northern Africa. Nice shot.

bertwert · 04-12-2018, 09:32 AM - **2 Likes**

Nice photo - definitively a vulture, reminds me of a joke:
Two vultures were eating a road-kill clown (don't ask...), one says to the other "Does this taste a bit funny?".

I'll show myself out, and carrion with my day

**Sailor** · 04-12-2018, 02:48 PM

Proud and ominous - I'd not try to irritate this bird. Wonderful photo.

Jer

GeoJerry · 04-13-2018, 12:34 AM

Originally posted by eaglem

Looks like some kind of Vulture but then again, with Birds I am often wrong.

It was a vulture, I remember that much... thanks

---------- Post added 04-13-18 at 12:35 AM ----------

Originally posted by PJ1

I'd say it's Ruppell's Griffon Vulture - a long way from home in Northern Africa. Nice shot.

Griffon sounds familiar, I think that's it

Thanks!

---------- Post added 04-13-18 at 12:35 AM ----------

Originally posted by bertwert

Nice photo - definitively a vulture, reminds me of a joke:
Two vultures were eating a road-kill clown (don't ask...), one says to the other "Does this taste a bit funny?".

I'll show myself out, and carrion with my day

LOL, nice comment, thanks very much!

---------- Post added 04-13-18 at 12:36 AM ----------

Originally posted by Sailor

Proud and ominous - I'd not try to irritate this bird. Wonderful photo.

Jer

Thanks Jer! Wouldn't want to make this guy mad.

lesmore49 · 04-13-2018, 09:46 PM

First thought that comes to my mind...is that I'm glad it's a picture and I'm not slipping in and out of consciousness...lying down...looking up at this bird.

My second thought is this is a well done photo...the bokeh, lighting and framing is excellent.

GeoJerry · 04-13-2018, 09:59 PM

Originally posted by lesmore49

First thought that comes to my mind...is that I'm glad it's a picture and I'm not slipping in and out of consciousness...lying down...looking up at this bird.

My second thought is this is a well done photo...the bokeh, lighting and framing is excellent.

Thanks lesmore, it's a pretty frightening looking bird for sure!

niiicedave · 10-31-2019, 08:06 AM

Originally posted by GeoJerry

I've forgotten what this bird was called, but despite being a captive, it seemed to still have its dignity.

Such interesting birds. The global clean-up crew.

brewmaster15 · 10-31-2019, 05:14 PM

Originally posted by GeoJerry

I've forgotten what this bird was called, but despite being a captive, it seemed to still have its dignity.

That looks alot like a young California Condor or some other related condors.. Very cool pic!

al

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04-12-2018, 01:07 AM	#2
eaglem Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Perth Western Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 43,147	Looks like some kind of Vulture but then again, with Birds I am often wrong.

04-12-2018, 01:34 AM	#3
PJ1 Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Toowoomba, Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,484	I'd say it's Ruppell's Griffon Vulture - a long way from home in Northern Africa. Nice shot.

04-12-2018, 09:32 AM - 2 Likes	#4
bertwert Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Golden, BC Posts: 15,173	Nice photo - definitively a vulture, reminds me of a joke: Two vultures were eating a road-kill clown (don't ask...), one says to the other "Does this taste a bit funny?". I'll show myself out, and carrion with my day

04-12-2018, 02:48 PM	#5
Sailor Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Coastal Texas Photos: Gallery Posts: 26,205	Proud and ominous - I'd not try to irritate this bird. Wonderful photo. Jer

04-13-2018, 12:34 AM	#6
GeoJerry Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Santa Barbara, CA Photos: Gallery Posts: 5,158 Original Poster	Originally posted by eaglem Looks like some kind of Vulture but then again, with Birds I am often wrong. It was a vulture, I remember that much... thanks ---------- Post added 04-13-18 at 12:35 AM ---------- Originally posted by PJ1 I'd say it's Ruppell's Griffon Vulture - a long way from home in Northern Africa. Nice shot. Griffon sounds familiar, I think that's it Thanks! ---------- Post added 04-13-18 at 12:35 AM ---------- Originally posted by bertwert Nice photo - definitively a vulture, reminds me of a joke: Two vultures were eating a road-kill clown (don't ask...), one says to the other "Does this taste a bit funny?". I'll show myself out, and carrion with my day LOL, nice comment, thanks very much! ---------- Post added 04-13-18 at 12:36 AM ---------- Originally posted by Sailor Proud and ominous - I'd not try to irritate this bird. Wonderful photo. Jer Thanks Jer! Wouldn't want to make this guy mad.

04-13-2018, 09:46 PM	#7
lesmore49 Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Western Canada Posts: 12,344	First thought that comes to my mind...is that I'm glad it's a picture and I'm not slipping in and out of consciousness...lying down...looking up at this bird. My second thought is this is a well done photo...the bokeh, lighting and framing is excellent.

04-13-2018, 09:59 PM	#8
GeoJerry Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Santa Barbara, CA Photos: Gallery Posts: 5,158 Original Poster	Originally posted by lesmore49 First thought that comes to my mind...is that I'm glad it's a picture and I'm not slipping in and out of consciousness...lying down...looking up at this bird. My second thought is this is a well done photo...the bokeh, lighting and framing is excellent. Thanks lesmore, it's a pretty frightening looking bird for sure!

10-31-2019, 08:06 AM	#9
niiicedave Forum Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: United States Posts: 51	Originally posted by GeoJerry I've forgotten what this bird was called, but despite being a captive, it seemed to still have its dignity. Such interesting birds. The global clean-up crew.

10-31-2019, 05:14 PM	#10
brewmaster15 Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: CT Posts: 1,860	Originally posted by GeoJerry I've forgotten what this bird was called, but despite being a captive, it seemed to still have its dignity. That looks alot like a young California Condor or some other related condors.. Very cool pic! al