Rainy day Turkey Vulture

Taken a couple of weeks ago, I was surprised that this guy stayed perched on the fence post as I slowly drove by...these guys are normally quite skittish here. I have some more images with the face more in profile, but I thought this pose give the vulture a more grumpy, foul weather type look:). I wish the distant trees were taller and fuller, but sometimes you take what you get.

Canon 40D + 100-400L @400mm, 1/320s., f/7.1, ISO800, 0 EC, fill-flash @ -0.7 FEC, handheld from car.

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This guy looks a little more miserable than grumpy...lol...head drooped and baggy eyes maybe he drank to much last night..good one

Grumpy to the Max !!!! Love the expression !!!!!

Nice looking bird with great pose!