Raptor ID, Hants. UK (1 Viewer)

[John P]

I was out looking for an Osprey today when this thing flip flapped into view, it was immediately mobbed by two Common Buzzards for a couple of minutes before gaining height and wandering off.

My first thought was Osprey, (it was after all what I was looking for and expecting) but after first snapping a couple of pics I got the bins on it and it was not looking too good for Osprey, it was at least 20% larger than the two Buzzards mobbing it.

I do have an idea but am not sure and would be grateful for your help.:t:

 

[ben_lewis]

I'm afraid i think this bird is also a Common Buzzard

 

[Clive A]

Also agree with Common Buzzard, sorry!

 

[lewis20126]

Yes - Common Buzzard

cheers, alan

 

[Tideliner]

Agree its a common buzzard. Female Common buzzards can be a fair bit larger than males.