Finally captured the mystery bird!

[Sparkles99]

I finally captured shots of the mystery bird who soars by my balcony, eyeing up me & my dog! I think it’s a raptor. It lives in the building’s backyard, which is on the river.

These shots were really hard to get, but I hope someone can identify him! @April @expressmailtome

 

[Karearea]

Based on the second and third images, it looks like a turkey vulture! They're the only species of vulture native to Canada. They are usually black, but in certain lighting can look brown. Very neat birds!

 

[Shezbug]

Looks like a Turkey vulture to me but I’m not certain.

 

[expressmailtome]

It also appears to be a turkey vulture to me.

Do they appear similar to the birds in this thread: Pictures - Basking Turkey and Black Vultures. ?

@April

 

[Mizzely]

Agreed with Turkey vulture! We have them all over in Michigan (though we call them turkey buzzards).

 

[Sparkles99]

I think you’re right! I thought the beak was orange, but that could be the head colouring interfering! They’re huge!

 

[expressmailtome]

They’re huge!

They absolutely are.

 

[April]

Yes definitely a Turkey Vulture! One of my favorite species,they are so under appreciated. Here's one of my fav Turkey Vulture pics I've gotten.

 

[Sparkles99]

Wow, that’s close up!

 

[Mizzely]

I think you’re right! I thought the beak was orange, but that could be the head colouring interfering! They’re huge!

I always thought the beak was orange too until I looked up photos of them online!

 

[April]

Wow, that’s close up!

I got lucky with a low perch and a good lens.

 

[zoo mom]

Love vultures.