Carrion Eater Collection

Gray Fox - feeding at night in the Sonoran desert, Arizona
ROG-13519 Gray Fox - feeding at night in the Sonoran desert Arizona, USA Urocyon cinereoargenteus Bob Gibbons Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Coyote - yawning, sunbathing and resting
ROG-12044 Coyote - yawning, sunbathing and resting New Mexico, USA Canis latrans Bob Gibbons Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Griffon vulture in flight C018 / 1822
Griffon vulture in flight. Griffon vultures (Gyps fulvus) are scavenger birds with a wingspan of between 230 and 265 centimetres

Griffon vulture in flight C018 / 1816
Griffon vulture in flight. Griffon vultures (Gyps fulvus) are scavenger birds with a wingspan of between 230 and 265 centimetres

Griffon vulture in flight C018 / 1826
Griffon vulture in flight. Griffon vultures (Gyps fulvus) are scavenger birds with a wingspan of between 230 and 265 centimetres

Griffon vulture C018 / 2404
Griffon vulture coming in to land. Griffon vultures (Gyps fulvus) are scavenger birds with a wingspan of between 230 and 265 centimetres

Griffon vulture C018 / 2402
Griffon vulture. Griffon vultures (Gyps fulvus) are scavenger birds with a wingspan of between 230 and 265 centimetres. They are native to mountainous areas of the Mediterranean, Africa and Asia

Griffon vultures C018 / 2403
Griffon vultures. Griffon vultures (Gyps fulvus) are scavenger birds with a wingspan of between 230 and 265 centimetres. They are native to mountainous areas of the Mediterranean, Africa and Asia

Coyote - Arizona - USA
ROG-13477 Coyote Arizona - USA Canis latrans Bob Gibbons Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Scorpion fly - Female (Panorpa meridionalis) on leaf, France
ROG-13065 Scorpion fly - Female on leaf France Panorpa meridionalis Bob Gibbons Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Cascade Red Fox / Silver Phase Red Fox on Mount Rainier, Cascade Mountains, Washington
ROG-12942 Cascade Red Fox / Silver Phase Red Fox on Mount Rainier, Cascade Mountains, Washington, USA Vulpes vulpes cascadensis Bob Gibbons Please note that prints are for personal display purposes

Galapagos Hawk (Buteo galapagoensis) perched. Hood, Galapagos
ROG-12888 Galapagos Hawk - perched. Hood, Galapagos. Buteo galapagoensis Bob Gibbons Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Andean Condor (Vultur gryphus), female, in Ecuador
ROG-12886 Andean Condor - female in Ecuador Vultur gryphus Bob Gibbons Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Black Vulture. USA
ROG-12187 Black Vulture Florida, USA Coragyps atratus Bob Gibbons Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Black Vultures in huge flock, circling in the sky over the Everglades USA
ROG-12169 Black Vultures - in huge flock, circling in the sky Everglades, Florida, USA Coragyps atratus Bob Gibbons Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Coyote - sunbathing and resting New Mexico, USA
ROG-12043 Coyote - sunbathing and resting New Mexico, USA Canis latrans Bob Gibbons Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Coyote - sunbathing and resting
ROG-12041 Coyote - sunbathing and resting New Mexico, USA Canis latrans Bob Gibbons Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

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"Nature's Cleanup Crew: The Carrion Eaters of the Desert" In the vast expanse of the Sonoran desert, Arizona, a silent predator emerges under the cover of darkness. Meet the Gray Fox, an elusive creature that prowls through moonlit nights in search of its next meal. With keen senses and nimble movements, it feeds on carrion left behind by other animals. Meanwhile, basking lazily in the sun-drenched landscape is another member of this unique group - the Coyote. Yawning with jaws wide open and lounging comfortably, it takes advantage of warm rays to recharge before embarking on its scavenging adventures. Resting peacefully during daylight hours allows these cunning creatures to conserve energy for their nocturnal pursuits. Taking to the skies above are majestic Griffon Vultures, soaring effortlessly as they survey their domain from great heights. Their wings outstretched against azure skies create a mesmerizing spectacle as they glide gracefully through currents. These magnificent birds play a vital role in maintaining ecological balance by feasting upon carrion scattered across arid landscapes. Captured mid-flight by skilled photographers are snapshots that showcase both power and grace within this avian species. In one frame (C018 / 1822), a Griffon Vulture showcases its impressive wingspan while maneuvering effortlessly through air currents; in another (C018 / 1816), we witness its sheer determination as it soars towards distant horizons; and yet again (C018 / 1826), we see them congregating together like guardians of nature's cycle. Not far away resides another remarkable bird - the Egyptian Vulture - known for its distinctive appearance with feathers resembling ancient parchment scrolls. This intelligent scavenger utilizes tools such as rocks to crack open hard-shelled eggs or bones to access nutrient-rich marrow hidden within carcasses. Closer to home in Arizona's wild expanses roams our familiar friend, the Coyote.