Hmm. Even stranger, I had virtually the same experience as Tyler, but in
Nepal. My father and I were commenting while trekking on how neither of us
had ever seen a Lammergeier. Not 5 minutes later, two flew over.

Mike Wile
redmond,WA
mikewile at attbi.com
----- Original Message -----
From: <DidjKid at aol.com>
To: <garybletsch at yahoo.com>; <tweeters at u.washington.edu>
Sent: Monday, February 10, 2003 4:25 PM
Subject: Re: a pleasant psychological aspect of birding


> Gary and Tweeters -
>
> This also happens quite often to me. My most memorable experience
occurred on my descent from the summit of Mt. Kilimanjaro. I knew that
Lammergeiers (Bearded Vultures) were resident on the mountain, and I was
hoping to see one. On the way down the mountain, when I realized it would
be my last chance to see this magnificent bird, I cried out, "Where are my
Lammergeiers?!" As soon as I closed my mouth, two of the huge birds
appeared from nowhere and glided overhead, making for a spectacular end to
an unforgettable climb.
>
> Tyler Davis, 18
> Mercer Island, WA
> didjkid at aol.com