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Big Beefy Falcon, Northumberland Coast. (1 Viewer)
- Thread starter Barred Wobbler
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Barred Wobbler
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It's an escape of some sort, but a brute of a bird.
Barred Wobbler
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91 views of the fourth photo.
No comments on the ID?
No comments on the ID?
phil baber
Clipped Wing
Never seen an Icelandic Gyr. So, don't know what to look for? Certainly a MAHOOSIVE Kestrel! :eek!:B 
Ratal
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Pure Saker IMHO and an absolute beauty is too!
The trousers, the pale head and narrow moustache, the beautiful underside colouring - Yeah, I'd call it a pure Saker.
(Been watching Gyrfalcon a tonne and this just doesn't look right except for it's massive bulk. Which would suggest Saker)
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Lanner is not in the picture for me because of the lack of barring and doesn't look so beefy when perched
The trousers, the pale head and narrow moustache, the beautiful underside colouring - Yeah, I'd call it a pure Saker.
(Been watching Gyrfalcon a tonne and this just doesn't look right except for it's massive bulk. Which would suggest Saker)
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Lanner is not in the picture for me because of the lack of barring and doesn't look so beefy when perched
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Barred Wobbler
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Thanks Ratal
Ratal
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My pleasure and congratulations on your find! I love the way the Saker bombs along at low level barely a wing above the ground at times.
A brute of a bird but utterly mesmerizing
