Turkey buzzard – MINDING MY P'S WITH Q

I walk almost every day and on my rounds around the streets where I live, I came upon the vulture lovebirds I posted on a few weeks ago. They were sitting on a neighbor’s rooftop. The neighbor, standing in her front yard watching the birds, told me they have a nest nearby.

The birds as if on cue, opened up their wings to bask in the morning sunshine. Oh my, they might not have pretty faces, but their wings are spectacular when illuminated by the sun’s rays. I’ll not soon forget the sight of those beautiful wings, perfect for this week’s Cee’s Oddball Challenge.

A little glimpse into my Place in the World.

It’s never too cold to take a day trip to the Delaware Bay. The scenery definitely has a chilly appeal, the salty marsh areas freeze in the cold temperatures.

The gathering of ice around the stems of the Phragmites was beautiful.

As we drove we saw a buzzard sunning himself with wings outstretched, I missed a photo of that amazing sight, but was able to get a close-up of his strange features. These birds make up for their lack of loveliness by their ability to soar on the wind. The buzzard is a scavenger, and does his job well.

We spotted this large nest of twigs in a tree on the way to East Point Lighthouse. It appears to be in good shape, it will be interesting to check on it again and see if it is revisited in the Spring.