Raptor in Mallorca (1 Viewer)

timsg80

Gregor Tims

• Mar 30, 2020

• #1

I’m really struggling with these today😂 I initially thought Booted Eagle, but the underside looks better for a Common Buzzard. Or is it a Bonelli’s Eagle? Thanks again!

 

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Richard Prior

Halfway up an Alp

• Mar 30, 2020

• #2

Could be an immature Bonelli’s, but I am very rusty with the species!

 

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Tom

Supporter

• Mar 30, 2020

• #3

I agree with second plumage Bonelli's
although I understand that people wanna get IDs asap, ideally in the field, I hate these screenshots, you loose so much details

 

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Tote

Well-known member

• Mar 30, 2020

• #4

It's a rarity in Mallorca but I also think it's a Bonelli's.

 

timsg80

Gregor Tims

• Mar 30, 2020

• #5

Thanks everyone. Here's a non-screenshot version!

 

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Tom

Supporter

• Mar 30, 2020

• #6

timsg80 said:

Thanks everyone. Here's a non-screenshot version!

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Thanks Gregor, so the large white panels with fine barring are not artefacts, Bonelli's indeed
As far as I know they have been reintroduced to the island

 

timsg80

Gregor Tims

• Mar 30, 2020

• #7

Fantastic, thanks Tom! They are indeed reintroducing Bonelli’s here, and I believe a number also migrate over the island at this time of year. It’s the first time I’ve had one from the garden!

 

Richard Prior

Halfway up an Alp

• Mar 30, 2020

• #8

timsg80 said:

Fantastic, thanks Tom! They are indeed reintroducing Bonelli’s here, and I believe a number also migrate over the island at this time of year. It’s the first time I’ve had one from the garden!

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I was putting my already tattered reputation on the line with my suggestion of Bonelli’s so I’m relieved Time for you to re-join the Garden/Yard thread Gregor, we’ve missed you!

 

timsg80

Gregor Tims

• Mar 30, 2020

• #9

Richard Prior said:

I was putting my already tattered reputation on the line with my suggestion of Bonelli’s so I’m relieved Time for you to re-join the Garden/Yard thread Gregor, we’ve missed you!

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Cheers Richard, I think I will re-join, I've missed it too! It's been a strange few years of moving frequently, this lockdown is at least giving me the chance to be in one place for a while! This should be the most productive garden yet.