k-hawinkler Posted May 3, 2015 Share #1 Posted May 3, 2015 (edited) Advertisement (gone after registration) Apparently for the largest turkey vulture group in New Mexico. Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! Sony A7R + Leica Vario-Elmarit-R 28-90/2.8-4.5 ASPH. Edited May 3, 2015 by k-hawinkler 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! Sony A7R + Leica Vario-Elmarit-R 28-90/2.8-4.5 ASPH. ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/244566-bandelier-roost/?do=findComment&comment=2809538'>More sharing options...
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Hunebed Posted May 3, 2015 Share #2 Posted May 3, 2015 Barren. Seeiing this makes me wonder how big the area is that is needed to support such a large group. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
k-hawinkler Posted May 3, 2015 Author Share #3 Posted May 3, 2015 (edited) Many thanks. Great point. I have counted in one picture 31 vultures. Apparently there can be 40 to 50 around. Bandelier National Monument is located at the edge of the Jemez Mountains. Years ago I had some fun driving out of Los Alamos towards the East on a paved road. Then taking a turn to the North and entering town again from the West. Basically I drove around part of the Jemez Mountains in the smallest possible circle on a paved road. Well it took about 220 miles. So there is lots of space here but not many people. BTW, there is another group of turkey vultures that roost in nearby Los Alamos. Here http://winklers.smugmug.com/KHW/Pics-by-Date/2015-05-02-A7R28-9028-45/ is an about 6 minute unedited video of a vulture aerial ballet. The first 2 or 3 minutes show the most activity. Edited May 3, 2015 by k-hawinkler 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
platypus Posted May 4, 2015 Share #4 Posted May 4, 2015 This country may look barren to us, however in reality it is anything but that to it's inhabitants. There would be a profusion of critters; small rodents, lizards and other prey for these birds. They have probably been impacted to a degree by the creep of civilisation into their territory, but this stark landscape is not barren to them. K-H I envy you that drive you took!! And btw: great photos! 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northwest Wanderer Posted May 4, 2015 Share #5 Posted May 4, 2015 K-H, It's always enjoyable to view images of your area. I lived in N.M. years ago and still think of the beauty of that region. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Barry Posted May 4, 2015 Share #6 Posted May 4, 2015 N.M. is one of the most beautiful places there is. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
k-hawinkler Posted May 4, 2015 Author Share #7 Posted May 4, 2015 Advertisement (gone after registration) N.M. is one of the most beautiful places there is. Thanks Bill and Tom. I feel the same way. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
allamande Posted May 5, 2015 Share #8 Posted May 5, 2015 Dee is totally right, the place is anything but barren. One of the most beautiful and unique places in the US. Bandelier itself is a gorgeous and mysterious place where one can get lost and become a discoverer across time. K.-H. I thoroughly enjoy following your adventures in this territory and this is yet another great example. Ece Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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