Just Buzzards

photo by Jack Demaree

I am a bird watcher. I scan the skies and view the feeders in my yard. This year (Winter 2018 -19) I have noticed the buzzards did not migrate South. A few have stayed all Winter long.

Buzzards migrate to get food; they go to where food is available. So it really depends on the winter weather. They migrate to as close as Kentucky to as far as South America.
This little tid-bit of information is of not much value but I just thought you might want to know it. After all I am retired and have little to do but post on this Blog.
See some photos I have taken from my back yard
.......... Jack

Turkey Vulture Migration Project

There is a "Buzzard Roost" near my home and I enjoy watching them catch the updrafts to gain altitude. I know of two of these roosts and have loosely watched them come and go each year. Most people have no idea that the buzzards migrate each year. This web site gives some information on the subject
http://www.vulturemovements.org/hms/HMS_TV.htm
I'm sure the Wright Brothers and Mr. Curtus gained much information on flight by watching these birds. The image was taken by me ater a dead cow was located in the field near our home. Click the photo or go to other views at sights in my back yard.  In the Summer look at the top of the State Police radio tower to see the Buzzards taking a short rest break there......... Jack