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Birders

lastlib

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3. Same here

Reply to elleng (Reply #1)

Tue Apr 16, 2024, 08:35 PM

Apr 2024

In the air, they're usually hunting, so some degree of stealth is advisable. Yes, they are mainly carrion-eaters, but if they can't find dead stuff, they'll go after live stuff--small critters, like mice, baby rabbits, etc. IIRC, black vultures will go after live animals more than turkey vultures will.

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a question if i may? in my best peter falk as clolumbo. [View all] AllaN01Bear Apr 2024 OP

I've never heard them, in flight; elleng Apr 2024 #1

thank you AllaN01Bear Apr 2024 #2

Same here lastlib Apr 2024 #3

The loudest wing-beats are at take-offs and landings when they are flying low Donkees Apr 2024 #4