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h&p · Sunday 4th April 2010, 16:49

Hi, does anyone know if a Honey buzzard has been seen in Cyprus this last week? Between 24/March and 31/March. A friend who is not a birder thinks she saw one but I think it was more likey to have been Common Buzzard. I don't think that Honey Buzzard occurs in Cyprus does it? All info welcome. Thanks in advance. Regards Pete

Bubbs · Sunday 4th April 2010, 17:44

Honey Buzzard does occur over Cyprus but the early date points to Common Buzzard. Without a description we will never know

John.

The Hairy Highlander · Sunday 4th April 2010, 18:43

I agree with John, it's a bit early for Honeys I think but they are one of the most numerous raptors during the autumn migration months, regular flocks of 2, 3, 4, and 500+ birds can be seen leaving their overnight roost at Akrotiri, I missed a hugh flock there in August last year by only 10 mins but did get a small flock of 5....

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Originally Posted by Bubbs

Honey Buzzard does occur over Cyprus but the early date points to Common Buzzard. Without a description we will never know

John.

h&p · Monday 5th April 2010, 06:48

Thanks, Much as I thought. She says that she has a photo but that it is rather distant. I'll see if I can post it though it may not help much!

Pete

IDIC · Tuesday 6th April 2010, 18:03

Hi

You can also see Long Legged Buzzards in Cyprus.

h&p · Thursday 22nd April 2010, 07:40

A couple of pictures here.
Sorry for delay I've being having computer problems.
All sorted now.
Regards Pete

James Lidster · Thursday 22nd April 2010, 07:54

looks like a nice Long-legged Buzzard to me
Cheers
James

chris butterworth · Thursday 22nd April 2010, 09:37

Yep, Long-legged Buzzard.
Chris

h&p · Thursday 22nd April 2010, 17:08

James, Chris, thanks. Very happy with that. She will be pleased. Shame not Honey but you can't win 'em all. Regards Pete

Sunday 4th April 2010, 16:49	#1
h&p Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Shropshire Posts: 76	Honey Buzzard in Cyprus ??? Hi, does anyone know if a Honey buzzard has been seen in Cyprus this last week? Between 24/March and 31/March. A friend who is not a birder thinks she saw one but I think it was more likey to have been Common Buzzard. I don't think that Honey Buzzard occurs in Cyprus does it? All info welcome. Thanks in advance. Regards Pete

Thursday 22nd April 2010, 07:54	#7
James Lidster Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Arnhem Posts: 833	looks like a nice Long-legged Buzzard to me Cheers James __________________ http://www.jameslidster.blogspot.com/ http://www.sunbirdtours.co.uk/index.php http://www.bbrc.org.uk/

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Monday 5th April 2010, 06:48	#4
h&p Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Shropshire Posts: 76	Thanks, Much as I thought. She says that she has a photo but that it is rather distant. I'll see if I can post it though it may not help much! Pete

Tuesday 6th April 2010, 18:03	#5
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