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04-JUN-2015 LynnH

June 4

Sugar Land, Texas

Yes, another picture of Gus, my buddy fledgling Black Vulture
He spent the morning on the windowsill, looking in at me while I worked at my desk.
Later, his parents came back and he left to meet them in the front yard. He has grown most of his feathers.
I noticed he can fly about 4 - 6 feet, just above the ground. He'll be flying by next week
and riding the thermals high above the earth in no time.
I've had a blast watching him grow up, although I always worry about him living in the park with dogs and kids around.
I shooed him from the parking lot the other day. I was afraid he would get hit by a car.
I'll have a lot less worries when he finally takes off for the sky.

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II
1/100s f/2.8 at 10.4mm iso500 hide exif
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Date/Time04-Jun-2015 13:44:06
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ModelDSC-RX100M2
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Focal Length10.4 mm
Exposure Time1/100 sec
Aperturef/2.8
ISO Equivalent500
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Karen Moen26-Jun-2015 01:58
Great opportunity for you to document Gus' life. Excellent close-up! Voted.
Ton T.14-Jun-2015 15:09
Amazing portrait! V+
Art Rodriguez11-Jun-2015 23:11
Very nice photo. I'm sure you'll miss him when he's gone. V!
Julie Oldfield10-Jun-2015 01:26
That is so adorable. I am glad he has someone to look out for him. V!!
Ceya08-Jun-2015 17:21
What a lovely story, a love story! How considerate of you to take care of this little black vulture! V
Yvonne08-Jun-2015 11:20
What a wonderful time you've had with him... great memories! v
Irene Wehrli08-Jun-2015 10:45
Such a cute guy and such a heartwarming story!
Incredibel what you are going through wile working...
Irene
Helen Betts08-Jun-2015 06:28
Delightful story and excellent capture of Gus. He sure seems to be attached to you! V.
Bill Miller08-Jun-2015 05:59
Such a fascinating picture and story. Puts my sparrows in perspective.
Carl Carbone08-Jun-2015 01:25
You're a good mom! :-) Great portrait.
Coleen Perilloux Landry08-Jun-2015 01:02
Very good catch, don't think anyone has ever posted a fledgling vulture before. He may imprint to you and stay and live with you.
larose forest photos08-Jun-2015 00:37
Love the story attached to this very, very endearing image. I have a soft spot for vultures and this youngster is lovely. VV
Walter Otto Koenig07-Jun-2015 23:53
Nice portrait of him and what a great story. "V"
Stephanie07-Jun-2015 22:47
Wonderful portrait of Gus! He looks like a very sweet baby!! V :)
Jim Coffman07-Jun-2015 22:12
Wow,what a image! Nice to have a friend.. :))