Buzzard Picture

[British Red]

Was out taking pictures today when I heard the wail of a buzzard - looked up and there he was. I hear and see them most days and they still move me. Here he is for you to enjoy

Red

 

[Aragorn]

thats a great picture red, how high above you was he, i'm guess your got a pretty good zoom on you camera

 

[John Fenna]

Have you ever been attacked by one? - I have in mid Wales by Tregaron Bog!
It repeatedly dived at me despite the fact that I was nowhere near any possible nest site and swooped ar the back of my head close enough to make my Tilley hat flap in the disturbed air of its passage. I had to keep on turning as I walked so I could spot it coming and raise my walking pole to give a false/higher target. This went on for about half a mile and was very intimidating!

 

[Dougster]

Great photo Red. I love thoe birds, although John, your story puts them in a different perspective.

It reminds me of the walk along a sea front and swooping sea gulls nicking my chips!

Back to the point, I was chatting to an NT warden recently and telling him I had seen a Buzzard hovering(by flapping) and there are numerous reports of this and how it is a recent skill they have learned. Fascinating creatures.

 

[British Red]

Aragorn - he was 20 foot or so up I guess. Never been attacked by anything yet - had a few close encounters where me and the animal / bird both "jumped". Nearly trod on a buzzard ground feeding once - that was a bowel loosening experience. Been brushed by the wings of a griffon vulture too.

Red

 

[SOAR]

Nice pic Red , John that sounded pretty scary, being attacked by one. Dougster sounds like those buzzards have been copying the Kestrels.

Simon.

 

[Dougster]

Nice pic Red , John that sounded pretty scary, being attacked by one. Dougster sounds like those buzzards have been copying the Kestrels.

Simon.

The general consensus in Wessex conservation is that is exactly where they got it from, as we have loads of both.

 

[SOAR]

Thats pretty amazing really how they can copy another bird and use it to their advantage.

Simon.

 

[Barn Owl]

As far as i know Buzzards have always hovered and been documented as such.
It's mentioned in Witherbys handbook from early last century.
It's just not seen much.
Tom.

 

[SOAR]

I must admit I have never seen Buzzards do this before, I shall be keeping an eye out for them now.

Simon.

 

[john scrivy]

I waiting for you capure on film a Black locust stigen and post on here SCRIVY

 

[Nightwalker]

A beautiful bird and photo! They're one of my favorite birds and common down my way but still worth appreciating

 

[SOAR]

Like the Celtic crest there Nightwalker.

Simon.

 

[Nightwalker]

Like the Celtic crest there Nightwalker.

Thanks Simon.

I just noticed the Wikipedia article for 'Buzzard' dosent have a picture of this beautiful animal! Red; you could edit the article and put your beautiful photo up there

 

[Barn Owl]

There's thought to be more Buzzard than Kestrel in the country now.
Tom.

 

[tomtom]

There are certainly more buzzards than kestrels around here, I love the fact that we now have a big bird of pray which is more than common, they are all over the blimmin' place. I think it spells good things for the health of the countryside in general.

Fantastic photo Red, what were you shooting with if you don't mind me asking?

 

[Matt Weir]

Nice pic, thanks Red.

 

[British Red]

tomtom,

IIRC Canon EOS 400D with an 80 - 200mm zoom on

Red