Common Buzzard (Buteo buteo)

Maybe common, but not to me. I heard this first by its plaintive mewing call that could be mistaken for a cat. I believe there are a few of these in Britain but as I said, not where I live.
Seen near the village of Alternun in Cornwall.

John Goodwin, , Marije Aguillo, Ste and 3 other people have particularly liked this photo

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Andy Rodker ^club

I have seen many in Cornwall, but in the days before I took photos!
Fine shot, Herb!

6 years ago.

Herb Riddle ^club has replied to Andy Rodker ^club

Thanks Andy. I managed a full series of this magnificent bird ducking and diving before it went into its final dive after some prey. It mat be that I have seen them before, but not until now did I know what they were. I too missed many a shot before I got into photography.
Cheers, Herb

6 years ago.

Andy Rodker ^club has replied to Herb Riddle ^club

You might want to change the title to Buzzard from Bizzard, Herb!
:o)

6 years ago.

Herb Riddle ^club has replied to Andy Rodker ^club

Caught me again Andy! Same excuse as last time. Concentrating too much on Latin name and missing another typo! Anyway -keep up the good work!
Cheers, Herb

6 years ago.

Ste

A great shot indeed Herb and certainly a common bird around the U.K these days .. i have seen in excess of 15 circling over woodland nr home

Best wishes ... Steve

6 years ago.

Herb Riddle ^club has replied to Ste

Thanks Steve. I know that you are quite an expert on ornithology compared with me and I have always admired your many bird photos. Wow, 15 at one go, almost as many as our back-garden sparrows. Lucky you. Cheers for this visit and comment my friend. Herb

6 years ago.

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