Griffon Vulture Webcam in Israel

[Marbzy]

16:17 One more shot - it's hard to say when we'll see the furry bloke again:


16:29 A greater spotted eagle?


16:31 The crows are not impressed:

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16:42 Mom's waiting for Dad:


16:43 But Dad's crop is way too full, while 2E5 has got on Mom's nerves:


16:43 No, you're not staying this close to my home:

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16:43 She pecks 2E5 in the back until the 4-year-old comes tumbling down feathers flying:


16:45 The visiting raptor has got two new companions:


16:45 A juvenile griffon comes into view to take a look at the unusual guest:

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16:53 A compromise is reached in no time:


16:56 Two juvenile griffons are feeding on the sheep in the middle - one of the ravens seems to mind!


16:57 The raven jumps on the griffon's back again! Both audacious and cheeky:

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16:57 The eagle takes off:


16:58 More griffons arrive - will we get to see H17 this time?


17:01 The party is not as chaotic and violent as normally:

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17:07 But then there are only about 10-12 griffons at the restaurant this afternoon and three separate table are laid:


17:12 There are at least three youngsters at the station, but none of the them is H17:


17:21 Mom's joined the youngsters:

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17:23 The crows have returned:


17:25 H14 flashes his/her ring:


17:56 And that's how the day ended:

[Marbzy]

18:16 Another feast is on the cards tomorrow:


18:21 Let's hope for an update on H17 (and on J80) soon:


22:24 Good night!

[Marbzy]

24 October

00:58 A busy night at the restaurant


06:35 IR Dad:


06:45 Where's the wife?

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06:45 Disappointed with Mom not coming to say hello, Dad sets out on a morning trip:


07:05 The early bird has caught a big rotting worm:


07:09 Dad jumps into the nest...:

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07:24 ... and a quarter or so later Mom finally arrives (to wipe her beak against the castle walls):


08:34 The day's feeding station stream has just started, revealing hooded crows and a juvenile griffon at breakfast:


08:42 Two youngsters (the one on the left is almost certainly C58):

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08:50 The other youngster (of lighter plumage) is H14:


09:28 The parents have joined forces, but there are hardly any challengers today:


09:58 A raven on the ribs:

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10:52 The mongoose has come back!


10:54 The four-legged visitor enjoys more lamb:


11:42 And here's a black kite:

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11:46 The sublime art of balancing your weight:


11:47 Up and away. Why?


11:47 Because the mongoose is back for a dessert:

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11:48 These ravens must have a lot of faith in their brains:


11:48 They're both scared just as much:


11:49 Eventually, it's the raven who prevails:

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12:18 Three carcasses for three black kites:


15:20 Crows everywhere:


15:55 Getting used to the new bedding, aren't we?

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16:03 Mom's version of the ostrich act (or a griffon equivalent of a face palm in response to Dad's irresponsiveness):


16:47 The griffon gang begin to arrive:


16:57 The ravens withdraw:

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16:59 Half a dozen vultures:


17:06 Then a few more:


17:14 Quite a number of regular visitors are absent:

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17:18 There have been days with more than two dozen griffons feasting at once:


17:24 Take a bow...:


17:24 ... and leave:

[Marbzy]

18:01 There's been no sign of H17 today again:


18:08 Some things never change:


18:25 Good night!