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  1. KenM

    Identifying raptors when soaring (UK)

    Something like this John...... (y)
  2. KenM

    Identifying raptors when soaring (UK)

    Agree with the latter John, however Gos is in low density where I live, therefore no need to “give it the large”....perhaps unlike the New Forest that enjoys a not insubstantial population? Cheers
  3. KenM

    Identifying raptors when soaring (UK)

    By definition (where is it in text) as to how many circles constitute a “soar pattern” as opposed to a flap round. Clearly more than one....imo several at least would be required to “aspire” to a pattern?
  4. KenM

    Identifying raptors when soaring (UK)

    Regarding Sprawks they are inveterate soarers. Indeed living at canopy level for many years between two territories, I can say that my encounters...ie dashing v soaring is more likely to be with the latter than the former, where they are most visible and are not in stealth hot pursuit mode...
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