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Glenn Pollock for Oakland County Parks NestWatch, Michigan
Milford, Milford Township, MI, United States
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I was lucky enough to catch this turkey vulture as he was soaring in a thermal with the sun to his back. The resulting beautiful golden hue through his spread wings is simply stunning.
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A Turkey Vulture Catching A Thermal
Hey, looks like a Turkey Vulture. Check out the difference in the under-wing pattern: http://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Turkey_Vulture/id. Osprey have a dark trailing edge.
I believe you’re correct Robyn. Good call! When I photographed this bird, I was near an osprey platform at Kensington Metropark and I ‘assumed’ it must have been an osprey. I need to pay closer attention!
I agree. shape of beak and head makes me think of T. Vulture.