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Himalayas-800 : Himalayan Griffon soaring in Himalayas : Amazing Wildlife of India by Renu Tewari and Alok Tewari (Gyps himalayensis)

With 10 feet plus
wing span and huge
size ... being among
the three largest
vultures of the world ...

They are the masters
of the sky ...

Enjoy the view of
one of the gentle
giants ... soaring
in the brilliant azure
at Mussoorie ...
_________________

Mussoorie Hill Station
... altitude 6900 feet

Dehradun
Uttarakhand Himalayas
India
29 April 2024
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Habitat
Himalayan Slopes at 6900 feet
Location
Mussoorie Hill Station, altitude 6900 feet, Dehradun, Uttarakhand Himalayas, India
Date taken
29.04.2024
Scientific name
Gyps himalayensis
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bievreJJ
superb video of this soaring giant, Renu and Alok, top class, many tfs!!
Going to a spot in the French Alps for vultures tomorrow, hope to get some shots.
 
delia todd
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Opus Editor
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A terrific video Renu - well done my friend. They have "barn door" type wings too, don't they.

Many thanks for sharing it with us Alok.
 

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