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26-MAY-2015

Gus Growing Up

I work in a park area. This year we were blessed with a Baby Black Vulture.
This is Mama and her fledgling Gus. They live in the bushes at our Office with Daddy Black Vulture.
Black Vultures are highly social birds with fierce family loyalty.
They share food with relatives, feeding young for months after they’ve fledged.
Last week, Gus was completely covered with his baby fuzz, but this week he is sprouting nice adult plumage.
In this picture, Mama is helping pluck the fuzz away from his face.

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II
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larose forest photos28-May-2021 16:57
Oh, how did I miss this absolutely adorable shot!!!! I love it. VV
Janice Dunn31-May-2015 03:15
How exciting to be able to see them so closely and also follow Gus' stages of growth
Julie Oldfield31-May-2015 01:39
It must be amazing to see him grow!
Stephanie30-May-2015 21:04
OMG ~ this is just too cute!!!! BV
We had 4 black vultures in our back yard a few weeks ago ~ 1 of them was on our birdbath enjoying a drink! :)
Ceya30-May-2015 17:20
Very sweet family life information! You are lucky to follow their life so near! V
jeanb29-May-2015 18:04
What a great opportunity to observe nature.
Janet Donnelly29-May-2015 17:41
Fascinating information! Thanks for sharing ..... makes your photo more meaningful.