Flycatcher and raptor, the Netherlands (1 Viewer)

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jobbuq

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• Jul 17, 2017

• #1

I think the first one is spotted flycatcher? Or is it a juvenile stonechat?
The raptor is probably a common buzzard but it looked a bit different so I wondered if it could be a honey buzzard.The picture of the raptor was very dark so I tried to brighten it.
Both pictures were taken last week.

 

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Nutcracker

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• Jul 17, 2017

• #2

First one I'm thinking juvenile European Stonechat

Second, I'd go for Common Buzzard; the bill is too heavy for Honey Buzzard.

 

tconzemi

Tom

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• Jul 17, 2017

• #3

the raptor looks like a Marsh Harrier to me

 

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P.Sunesen

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• Jul 17, 2017

• #4

The first is a rather wet juvenile Spotted Flycatcher (broad bill and finely streaked forehead, as well as double wingband).

The second.....I can't make up my mind, but definitely either Common Buzzard or Marsh Harrier

Peter

 

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P.Sunesen

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• Jul 17, 2017

• #5

Ok, I'll go for the Circus too......

 

Nutcracker

Stop Brexit!

• Jul 17, 2017

• #6

tconzemi said:

the raptor looks like a Marsh Harrier to me

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That was actually my first thought, but then changed my mind after seeing the mottled underwing - didn't know they could have that!

 

birdboybowley

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• Jul 17, 2017

• #7

Still looks like juv Stonechat to me with those wingbars and long legs

 

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P.Sunesen

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• Jul 18, 2017

• #8

birdboybowley said:

Still looks like juv Stonechat to me with those wingbars and long legs

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Of course you are right!

I was too sloppy, and the mere glance I took of the - uncannily Spotted Flycatcher-like - face, made me momentarily blind.......

Thanks so much for actually looking at the whole bird

The long legs are a no-brainer. As Sandy Posy once sang: "I take it back, didn't mean the words I said...."

:eateter

 

Last edited: Jul 18, 2017