The next time a couple dozen or so alight on my dog kennel panels where my Lab Mix and Norwegian Elkhound dogs reside, I'll try to get some photos. They do that about once a month on average but with deer season, they have plenty of carrion at the moment.
Black buzzards are very prevalent in the central VA/NC border area that I call home. They have been known to kill calves, lambs, goats, and even dogs and cats. The one that the OP saw was probably a scout and if they come across a prospective meal, many others show up to join the party. They...