I am uncertain as to how well this will work. Today Tim and I set up a camera to watch the turkey vulture nest. Since they have already returned to the nest, we set it up at a distance. Hopefully, we can catch them coming and going at the entrance.
The nesting spot is located deep in the cavity of a hollow tree. We measured last summer and it is 14 feet down. We have no way to set up a camera inside of the nest cavity short of drilling a hole in the tree trunk.
After some time, I may mount a camera on a pole and raise it to the top of the nest to attempt to sneak a few shots of the inside; but for now, we will keep it at a non-disturbing distance. So far, no images to share from the nest cam itself…I will keep you posted.
Tim and I head out to set up the vulture cam.
We figured we were close enough. Photos by my niece, Paige Donahue.
Just a few tweaks to the camera angle. Photos by my niece, Paige Donahue
A few final tweaks to secure the camera. Thanks Paige for taking the pictures!
Sneaking Bliss 
Good luck!
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this looks like fun! it’s beautiful there – so pastoral! paige did a great job, and i look forward to your reports! z
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Mary,
It’s like your own documentary. I’m loving this.
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That’s so cool!
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I will anxiously await the photos/report. I am sure yu will get more than you expect.
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Exposing a bunch of vultures. I like the sound of that. LOL!
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You have me intrigued with your turkey vultures, I look forward to seeing the pictures.
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Me too. 😉
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Can’t wait for the outcome!
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Hopefully it is a safe distance and nothing lands when they fly over. 😛
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Can’t wait for the outcome!
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A vulture cam… now I’m worried you’ll be posting pictures of me… : P
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Hmmm, now I am curious. Vultures have interesting behaviors,
So… do you
a: clean up messes
b: have a bald head
c: vomit when harassed
d: pee on your legs to keep cool
e: all of the above
(if it is not a or b, we probably don’t need to know 😉 )
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You don’t need to know!! : P
P.S. Your reply really made me bust out laughin’– excellent!! : )
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🙂
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Great project 🙂
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Count me in – I’m up for Virtual Nest Watch Mary 🙂
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Your niece is quite a photographer 😉
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