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Turn Key · 11-23-2007, 04:07 PM

Don't believe I've seen that large a flock of vultures. Guess it could happen but the norm that I see is more like 20-30 birds.

BTW: What you probably saw were turkey vultures.

Turkey Vulture

Very common in most of Texas. We also have black vultures but I don't see as many of them. Also, "vulture" is the correct term. According to one of my bird books, the word "buzzard" came from Europe where it applied to the buteo hawk there. People new to this country noted that the two birds looked similar and applied the name "buzzard". It just stuck and can be used interchangably.

Hope this helps and happy camping!

11-23-2007, 04:07 PM	#2
Turn Key Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: North Central Texas Posts: 512	Re: buzzards Don't believe I've seen that large a flock of vultures. Guess it could happen but the norm that I see is more like 20-30 birds. BTW: What you probably saw were turkey vultures. Turkey Vulture Very common in most of Texas. We also have black vultures but I don't see as many of them. Also, "vulture" is the correct term. According to one of my bird books, the word "buzzard" came from Europe where it applied to the buteo hawk there. People new to this country noted that the two birds looked similar and applied the name "buzzard". It just stuck and can be used interchangably. Hope this helps and happy camping! __________________ Turn Key, DW & Tilly, The Camping Boston Terrier '03 Chevy 2500HD, 4X4, X-Cab, Long Bed '04 K-Z "Durango", 275RK ("Sunday Haus II") Twin Kayaks, "The Ride" by Wilderness Systems North Central Texas, Where The West Begins!