another, what bird is this

[Andy_1984]

ok i got a wee bit of a slagging in the last topic and i expect even more from this one so im not even going to say what i think it is exactly.

 

before i fell in love with the great outdoors i never really gave much attention to birds or any wildlife for that matter i never thought it would be worth while learning anything about it/them but since that time and taking up photography im really loving learning as much as i can now. so im slowly building up my knowledge on all things wild and loving it

 

i had 4 of them at the same time but only managed to get 3 in the frame at a reasonable zoom for my camera.

[corydoras]

ok i got a wee bit of a slagging in the last topic and i expect even more from this one so im not even going to say what i think it is exactly.

 

before i fell in love with the great outdoors i never really gave much attention to birds or any wildlife for that matter i never thought it would be worth while learning anything about it/them but since that time and taking up photography im really loving learning as much as i can now. so im slowly building up my knowledge on all things wild and loving it

 

i had 4 of them at the same time but only managed to get 3 in the frame at a reasonable zoom for my camera.

They look like buzzards Andy. Where did you take the pics?

[Worms]

From the pictures Andy I'll say they are buzzards (Buteo buteo. The picture on the left of the single bird does appear to show a relatively small head but, and I could be wrong, I'd have thought it a little early for honey buzzards (Pernis apivoris) but you never know.

Edited March 26, 2012 by Worms

[Andy_1984]

Cumbernauld cory

[Andy_1984]

heres another pic with a bit more visable colors

[corydoras]

From the pictures Andy I'll say they are buzzards (Buteo buteo. T.he picture on the left of the single bird does appear to show a relatively small head but, and I could be wrong, I'd have thought it a little early for honey buzzards (Pernis apivoris) but you never know.

I don't think you get Honey Buzzards in Strathclyde, that's why I asked Andy where he shot the pics. I'm sure that they were taken somewhere in Strathclyde and that the birds are common or garden buzzards

[corydoras]

Cumbernauld cory

 

What's it called? Cumbernauld.

 

Youtube Video ->

 

I'm 99.99% sure they are buzzards Andy.

Edited March 26, 2012 by corydoras

[Andy_1984]

i reckon your right, i was looking at pictures of Buzzards on google images and the shape of the wings and the feather count and tail is exactly the same. i wont mention what i thought it was then.

 

Thank you guys

[ayjay]

Common buzzard for me. (aka - Fence-post eagle)

 

Honey buzzard arrival dates for Hampshire - earliest ever recorded 21st April - average arrival date 30th April.

[corydoras]

i wont mention what i thought it was then.

 

Thank you guys

Golden Eagle?