Two Black Vultures were hanging around on the ground at the end of the dike along the big pond at Donnelley Wildlife Management Area on Saturday. They were oddly indifferent to human presence, just flying up into an oak tree as I got closer.

Black Vulture

Black Vulture

It had been a cold morning, just down to freezing, and they both seemed content in the sun as the day warmed up.

Black Vulture

Black Vulture

This one actually hunkered down on a branch, as if to stay awhile.

Black Vulture

Black Vulture

Donnelley Wildlife Management Area, SC
November 27, 2021