Day 4 in paradise was hawk day. I found 1 on the ranch and 1 out on the main road. I also saw some African geese in a pond on the dirt road that leads out of here. I hope you like the pics I chose as yesterdays best! 
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Annie and Ruth a simple Merry Christmas and Happy New Year is all that is needed and I wish the same to you!  

Nice one Kris! 

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Hey MAK, one of your turkey vultures looks a lot like a Black Vulture.  It might just be the angle of the bird in the photo, but one of the distinguishing features of Black Vultures is that they have very short tails (Turkey Vultures have much longer tails).  Here's a good photo of one the air:
http://www.hawkmountain.org/raptorpedia/hawks-at-hawk-mountain/hawk-species-at-hawk-mountain/black-vulture/page.aspx?id=642

You can also see that they have white on the ends of their wings, while Turkey Vultures have white on the trailing side of their wings...in addition to the short tail.  So you might see if you can see any of these distinguishing characteristics.  It's not unusual for a Black Vulture or two to hang out with a group of Turkey Vultures, so you could have both at the same time.

Thanks Patti I'll check it out next time I spot them. 

Yep, miracles do happen! 

Wonderful creatures they are! Thanks! 

 

 

Thems would be Steers, not bulls!   

Whatever you want to call them, they sure do talk a lot and it cracks me up! 

It's all about Personal Responsibility, which is sadly lacking today.

Exactly Janet! 

Oh my that was sensational Bobbie!  I love silver back gorillas and even though I'm not watching videos while I'm here at my sisters' due to internet issues I just had to check this one out! THANKS for sharing and I hope you're feeling better everyday! 

  Cute Donna! 

  Good for you bad for Rich! 

  Hi all, I'm glad some of you are enjoying my pics. Unfortunately I'm only doing a few a day and posting them to facebook because the internet service here is really slow and frustrating. Day 3 in paradise was spent trying to find an eagle one of the ranch hands spotted a few days ago in a tree on the ranch. I didn't find it but I had fun trying. The bulls at the lower end of the ranch were following me back and forth as I drove along the dirt road. I think I may be a bull whisperer! lol  Anyway, here's the link for some of my pics from yesterday. 
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  Thanks Joycie! I just love seeing our Beautyful one!!!