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Rough-legged Buzzard
Macswede

Rough-legged Buzzard (Buteo lagopus)

Hovering like a Kestrel beside the small ponds on the shore where the Fire-bellied Toads mate (but we were too early for them this year). It was looking for voles I suppose. I took lots of pictures though I wasn't entirely happy with any of them. It was a great experience though.
Habitat
Ponds on shore
Location
Lerhamn, Skne
Date taken
26th March, 2016
Scientific name
Buteo lagopus
Equipment used
Canon 7D MkII, EF400mm f/5.6L USM mkII
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A great aerial image of this Buzzard that seems to be in a search for a meal )
 
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A great picture and memory of that day Graham.

I've no idea how I'd begin to ID this guy though - I struggle with raptors enough as it is LOL without having different buzzards to cope with!!

Nice one laddie.
 
Great flight/behaviour capture and bird, Graham; looks like you had awkward lighting to deal with
 

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