arthur heaton
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Definitely not a sprawk or kes, nice ,broad winged shape, but too high for a really good look.
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liverpool_bob
scarce migrant to yorkshire
Chris-Leeds
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I had a similar problem last week coming home from the gym. A bird I immediately assumed to be a peregrine carrying prey flew away from me but I couldn't really tell the size of it because of the height and nothing else to compare it to. A definite falcon in a built up area only a hundred or so metres away from farmland, would have been nice to be sure of the species.
arthur heaton
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Could be my myopia-but the size comparison comes from the bird being chased! I'll have to leave my bins where I can get at them-not in the car!We get regular Red Kite, Buzzard,Kestrel and Sparrowhawk here,and I'm sure it wasn't one of them.
On a different note how do YOU tell a Kite from a Buzzard? I see them that often,the flight is usually enough-that ,and the reaction of the Crows!
On a different note how do YOU tell a Kite from a Buzzard? I see them that often,the flight is usually enough-that ,and the reaction of the Crows!
June Atkinson
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Red Kite and buzzard - how to tell them apart
Go to; http://www.friendsofredkites.org.uk/page15.htm
The Chart below gives the main characteristics of each bird.
Go to; http://www.friendsofredkites.org.uk/page15.htm
The Chart below gives the main characteristics of each bird.
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Chris-Leeds
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Agreed. Good spot for them round Malham Tarn.
DOC REED
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Wader surprise!
I know waders are on the move , but this Dunlin I found on a small pool , all alone , on a public/bridal path up to the coast. Allowed a close approach, even staying whilst horses went past .
Must have been shattered, but was feeding away quite happily.
Just one of those moments when you get close to nature!
I know waders are on the move , but this Dunlin I found on a small pool , all alone , on a public/bridal path up to the coast. Allowed a close approach, even staying whilst horses went past .
Must have been shattered, but was feeding away quite happily.
Just one of those moments when you get close to nature!
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Chris-Leeds
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Phil Andrews
It's only Rock and Roller but I like it
Some great news about Marsh Warbler - the east coast of Yorkshire is becoming something of a stronghold: http://fbo.org.uk/category/fbo-news/
WACCOE
Marching on Together
Thought it sounded like a lot.
The Hatfield blog has 2 possibly 3 birds seen during the day so that may be where the error crept in.
northernloon
swimming in a virtual sea
That would be better than 2/3 which would suggest predation 
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