BOP identification in the French pyrenees. (1 Viewer)

[Jmead]

Hi everyone,

I was wondering if I could get some thoughts on this raptor seen in summer 2020 (2019 maybe) over Bagnères golf course in the French pyrenees.

It's a terrible pic as I wasn't birding at the time, so no scope or even bins or camera.

Any thoughts would be greatly appreciated.

 

[Jmead]

 

[Jmead]

 

[Butty]

Osprey is an option - as are (lots of!) other things 😉

 

[Jmead]

Osprey is an option - as are (lots of!) other things 😉

That was my on site first thought. Im confident it wasn't anything "common".

Cheers for the input

 

[Biancone]

The first image gave me a strong impression of Lammergeier, but the other images less so!

 

[Barred Wobbler]

The first image gave me a strong impression of Lammergeier, but the other images less so!

That was exactly my thought. Doubts rushed in from the 2nd image onward.

 

[tconzemi]

I'd say Osprey too

 

[Waxwings]

Might it be a juvenile harrier - perhaps Montague's? The colour pattern in the second/third photo looks quite a good match for this, although I realise this may contain artifact.

 

[THE_FERN]

Good luck with this one. I think ...823 looks like a grey heron...

 

[tconzemi]

Good luck with this one. I think ...823 looks like a grey heron...

If flying to the right, then Purple Heron with such big feet, if flying to the left then Night Heron with such a neck. I really can't see Grey Heron here

 

[THE_FERN]

If flying to the right, then Purple Heron with such big feet, if flying to the left then Night Heron with such a neck. I really can't see Grey Heron here

Well if they are indeed feet... Let's face it not identifiable