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Old Thursday 23rd June 2011, 18:47   #1
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Raptor Id Northern Ireland..

Hi i saw this bird today, fairly far away hence poor image...It was flying very low over heathland.I was thinking it was a buzzard then someone suggested possible harrier..
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Old Thursday 23rd June 2011, 18:51   #2
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It's a Common Buzzard Alison. Sorry.
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Thanks Phil...Thought it was too good to be true.
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Yes common buzzard a good picture though. MC
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Agree with CB.

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Agree with buzzard too, but I love the photo.
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