One of Paul and my target birds in Costa Rica was the King Vulture. With frequent sightings of Turkey and Black Vultures around our hotel, we were excited that we might get a chance to see the endangered King.
Our guide took us up to the top of a cliff where a viewing platform was erected to watch raptors work the thermals around Carara Wildlife refuge. I was intently watching two Kings very far off when our guide said one was getting close. I didn't see it. Suddenly, not 20 feet away, a huge raptor swooped up the cliffside below us and gave us lifetime looks at this magnificent vulture.
My camera was not in position to take the close up (might have been too close anyway), but I managed to take a few shots. Incredible experience with a special bird
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