Raptor ,Crete (1 Viewer)

ody

Well-known member

• Mar 9, 2020

• #1

I took this pic last Friday close to Rethymno ,Crete.
What is this?

 

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lou salomon

the birdonist

• Mar 9, 2020

• #2

either a very early lesser spotted or a hybrid LSE x GSE.

 

ody

Well-known member

• Mar 9, 2020

• #3

lou salomon said:

either a very early lesser spotted or a hybrid LSE x GSE.

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Thank you ,Lou!
I think one or two LSE overwinter in Crete.

 

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Tom

Supporter

• Mar 9, 2020

• #4

interesting, maybe this one? https://www.birdforum.net/showthread.php?t=387292
and indeed migration pattern may indicate hybrid

 

Nutcracker

Stop Brexit!

• Mar 9, 2020

• #5

ody said:

I think one or two LSE overwinter in Crete.

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Sounds plausible - even though they'd usually want to continue on into Africa, any LSE that ends up on Crete is going to think twice about continuing migration south into an apparently unending sea with no land target visible. It would be sure death if it tried. :t: