Something completely unexpected (1 Viewer)

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bill moss

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• Nov 16, 2006

• #1

Hi folks,

So I went into the Kitchen about 30 minutes ago to brew myself a mug of char, looked out of the window to see who/what was around and there on the birdbath was a Buzzard! Repeat, a Buzzard!

Now I have had just one Buzzard recorded in the garden in the 43 years that we've been here but that one landed for a few moments of the top of the electricity pole at the garden edge, this one.........

Most of you may have seen photos of our birdbath but here it is anyway (taken back in August). Note the size of the Woodpigeons and translate that to a Buzzard.

What it was doing there don't ask, it was raining at the time so I wouldn't have thought a drink. No photo I'm afraid, it took off almost as soon as I spotted it.

Bill

 

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robinm

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• Nov 16, 2006

• #2

Definitely a good garden "tick" :t:

 

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Kezza

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• Nov 16, 2006

• #3

Wow Bill, lucky you fancied a cuppa when you did!!

I reckon it had been worming in a ploughed field and needed to wash its feet. A Buzzard has to look its best you know.

I've had one land in the garden too, but with small pet rabbits running about that's hardly surprising.

 

pie

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• Nov 16, 2006

• #4

Wow Bill!!
How exciting, that was a real treat.

Lucky Lucky You

 

Pam_m

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• Nov 16, 2006

• #5

How exciting Bill, perhaps a piccie next time o

 

Mutter

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• Nov 16, 2006

• #6

Are you sure you've not been on the "herbal" tea Bill?

Bet it was a bit of a shock though !

andy

 

Wendy Morris

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• Nov 16, 2006

• #7

Your BTO survey for this week is going to look pretty good Bill!

 

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Collareddove

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• Nov 16, 2006

• #8

I bet you had to look twice!! what a smashing view you had, we just never know when something new is going to make an appearance and I think it is great when nature springs such surprises--------she has a way of keeping us on our toes !!

Cd

 

Dizzy

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• Nov 17, 2006

• #9

Lucky lucky you Bill, that must have been an exciting sight to see. Most definitely a case of being in the right place at the right time.

 

PeterK

Well-known member

• Nov 17, 2006

• #10

Hi Bill Pity no pics, but what a nice surprise, Ive seen more buzzards on the ground this year than I can ever remember, sadly I have no idea what they are doing there.

All the Best PeterK

 

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bill moss

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• Nov 17, 2006

• #11

Hi folks,

Yes, just goes to show what you're probably missing when you're not looking out of the window!

Peter, Buzzards eat earthworms.

Bill

 

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Ruth Daniel

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• Nov 17, 2006

• #12

WOW Bill!!!!!!
I bet you couldn't believe your eyes?...I've had them overhead but never in my garden!!!
What a tick for your garden list eh?
Best wishes,

 

Judo

Well-known member

• Nov 17, 2006

• #13

Ooooooh Bill you lucky so-and-so!! I bet you thought you were seeing things!!
Only ever seen a Buzzard a couple of times, and they were flying so high!! so to have one actually land in your garden!!! :eek!: I repeat "Lucky, lucky, you".
Shame you didn't have time to get one of your lovely photos, still......maybe next time......and just how did it fit on that bath??
All the Best Bill,
Judo.