When the Buzzards come back???

Actually it is approaching time for the buzzards to leave and migrate south. Curiously these Turkey Vultures (per the bird books) do return every year around the same time the famous swallows return to the mission at San Capistrano. I am estimating that Beaver Oklahoma has over 60 of these buzzards roosting in town. I do not recall seeing flocks of these birds here before.

It is interesting to me that these birds seek out uprising thermal columns of air. Some obtain quite a height. I believe that other birds of prey do the same thing, like hawks and eagles.

More thermal columns. The birds prefer to keep their wings out and use very little flapping.

In the evenings, but not all evenings, the buzzards seem to prefer to come in to land on the tallest structure in town. Do you suppose they are looking for their next meal?? Or perhaps this may be an omen of some kinds??? Nah!!

Make room - here comes some more.

Interesting to watch.

OK later