large bird of prey - uk (1 Viewer)

Isurus

Well-known member

• Aug 2, 2006

• #1

Quite large bird, sat on a fence post near stone henge (ie salisbury plain). Very pale almost white with a few rusty patches. Seen from car so no other details noted I'm afraid. I'm assuming this would most likely be a pale buzzard unless anyone can think of anything more exciting I should check photos of?

 

lou salomon

the birdonist

• Aug 2, 2006

• #2

yes, almost certainly a pale common buzzard, especially if it sat on a fence.

 

Tri-Counties Birder

AKA The Portland Naturalist

• Aug 2, 2006

• #3

There are many Buzzards around that area, so its most likely.

 

Isurus

Well-known member

• Aug 2, 2006

• #4

cheers guys. I was sure thats what it was but it was so pale and since I didn't get a decent look at it I thought i'd post in case I was missing any other obvious possibility.

 

esmondb

The fool that MrT doesn't pity

• Aug 3, 2006

• #5

Isurus said:

Quite large bird, sat on a fence post near stone henge (ie salisbury plain). Very pale almost white with a few rusty patches. Seen from car so no other details noted I'm afraid. I'm assuming this would most likely be a pale buzzard unless anyone can think of anything more exciting I should check photos of?

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Short-eared owl, bustard? More than likely was a common buzzard, though.