They are very hard to tell a difference if you are not familiar with them. Buzzards generally fly (soar) high in the sky in groups in circular patterns and roost in trees or high areas at night. Hawks on the otherhand, generally sit atop a high area and mostly just fly when they're on the hunt or to get from one spot to another. Turkey buzzards are black with ugly red heads. I have had them come in close on us before too. I was fishing last weekend with my hubby, and had a sand crane swoop in and try to get my fish of all things! Birds are crazy scary!
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