Turkey Vultures soaring

These photos are of one of the Turkey Vultures that was soaring over the "black hole" area of Two Buttes State Wildlife Area. This is a popular area with these vultures as they are always several either soaring or perched along the cliffs around the "black hole" area.

Turkey Vultures are an inquisitive species. Once while walking my dog, I walked near where several of these birds were perched on the ground. They flew up but only about 15-20 above the ground, then hovered over me as though checking me out. They are quite large birds and could be intimidating to those who are unaware that they bills are made only for tearing into softened, not live, flesh.
SeEtta