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.

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Date Taken: 01.2024
Date Uploaded: 12.2025
Photo Location: Shamwari, South Africa
Copyright: © Wiktoria West