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Turkey Vulture

Cathartes aura

Photo by NicoleLook
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This Turkey Vulture was enjoying the very brisk pre-rain storm winds and just riding the currents. We were lucky enough to have him just over 10-15 feet above us at times. This was taken along the American River.

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