Waiting for his mate.
By Toto
- 8 Feb, 2009
- 10 likes
Every year him and his mate nest in my hollyhocks.
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Looks as if he has a bow tied round his beak.......
8 Feb, 2009
This is a King Vulture and if they nest in your Hollyhocks I think I'd be worried.
8 Feb, 2009
Oh goodness Toto...aren't you the lucky one..do you get to see the babes...?
8 Feb, 2009
Gorgeous colors on this!
9 Feb, 2009
Hmmm. Methinks Sir Toto is trying to pull a fast one.....LOL.
9 Feb, 2009
Hey... I don't care if the thing nests in his Hollyhocks..I want to see pictures of the baby...I think this Vulture can nest just about anywhere it wants to ....if it is inclined to nest...I know where they come from ..but if Toto says it nest in his Hollyhocks ...so be it...they do nest on the ground after all...
9 Feb, 2009
It's only been for a few years now that they have nested in my hollyhocks. They took over when global warming forced the golden eagles back up north.
9 Feb, 2009
And Gilli. Where did you get the "Sir" from?
9 Feb, 2009
For these magnificent feathered creatures, reinforced super-size bird tables are recommended :o)
9 Feb, 2009
I couldn't agree more, I even had to put extra support around the hollyhocks.
9 Feb, 2009
When you first joined GoY I got the impression that you would go the extra mile ( or kilometre ) to encourage wildlife into your garden.
Great to know that your carpentry skills have been put to such excellent use.
On behalf of our fortunate feathered friends in Essex, I thank you. :o)
9 Feb, 2009
But think about how much you will have to spend to feed them. You would have to provide meat for them both plus all the babies.
I saw a nature program last night about another type of vulture called the bearded vulture from S Africa, they eat only bones and can swallow some bones whole, very bizarre seeing the bird chocking down the leg bone of an antelope!
9 Feb, 2009
There's no problem with feed Wohlibuli. They disappear every now and again and come back with the odd wilderbeast. I just supply the condiments.
9 Feb, 2009
no..now no scarfing down of wilderbeasts...I do not want to view the feedings so you may let that go please...when do we get to see the two of them together....and the all important egg?...I only want the pretty parts...no legs...or limbs or anything being swallowed whole...
Much appreciated... ~Cat..... ^..^
9 Feb, 2009
This one couldn't swallow anything - someone has tied the poor things beak up. Or perhaps it was the missing mate that did it?
9 Feb, 2009
This one must be the female then Gee.
9 Feb, 2009
Just what I thought :)
9 Feb, 2009
Um Toto....? What is it you are trying to say here?....Say it loud...Say it proud....no beaten round the shrubs.........mmmmm?
9 Feb, 2009
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Is he in a zoo?........what type of bird is it Toto?....You must have very large Hollyhocks lol
8 Feb, 2009