As we approached the turnaround on one of the dikes in the wildlife management area we were visiting a juvenile Black Vulture stood in the middle of the road. Unfortunately he showed no fear of our car or us and only hopped along a few feet.
Ted finally got out of the car to gently urge him out of the driveway and he flapped/hopped up onto the gate, allowing me to turn the car without worrying about hitting him.
His still fuzzy head and hopping rather than flying identifies him as a juvenile. We walked around the opposite end of the gate and went on our way.
When we returned twenty minutes later he had relocated to the other end of the gate.
Quite regal looking, he ignored us as we passed back by and I saw him still there in the rear-view mirror as we drove away.
Quite the encounter Ellen. Nice shots!
It was quite surprising and I hope he gets himself away from the parking area. Thanks!
What an experience Ellen! The sun is reflecting in its eye in the second photograph. Great photo!
It was neat to see him so close and I was pleased to get his eye so clearly. Thanks, Greta!