njlarsen said:How much was the size difference between raptor and crow: 1.25x, 1.50x, 2x, more ??
Niels
littlestintboy said:... will have to put it down to the one that got away
wished I'd got a better photo ...
Alan G said:''Dark carpal patches on light underwing, small head and flattish flight'' - Honey Buzzard perhaps?
And - wasn't there one knocking about on the Farnes the other day?
The silhouette's taken at quite a height and not ideal but the description sounds okay for Honey Buzzard.
Alan G
littlestintboy said:I will admit photo looks very like Harrier but IMHO it wasnt a Harrier as flight was different (not flappy enough If you know what I mean)First Impression was Buzzard SP
Andrew I first saw it about 20ft above the ground and from about 40ft away being mobbed by a Carrion Crow,It then gained height slowly flying on very steady wing beats (like a Buzzard)It was broader winged than it looks in photo. I watched it for about 2-3 mins gaining height when it was then mobbed by 2 black headed gulls.as for Height 200ft - 300ft+ when I lost sight of it and was about 1/2 - 3/4 mile away..As I said before I going to put it down to experience
Cheers again guys for the Help :t: