23rd Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest People
The World's Largest Vulture Translocation
The work was intense as teams chased and secured vultures in the heat, capturing 163 birds in 2.5 hours. This moment shows a staff member grasping a vulture while avoiding its sharp beak, a scene that builds anticipation for where the birds are next.
Photo Detail
| Date Taken: | 01.2024 |
| Date Uploaded: | 12.2025 |
| Photo Location: | Shamwari, South Africa |
| Copyright: | © Wiktoria West |