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[SpookDog]

Hi, I live in Dorset and today saw a bird I’ve never seen before. It was the size of a large buzzard but with a short v shaped tail. The colours were epic on it! I actually thought it was a pheasant for a moment it was so richly coloured. It was slow circling only 70-80ft above me as I was riding past on my bike.
It was near Shaftesbury on the road near the Compton Abas Airfield
Anyone can tell me what it was? It wasn’t a common buzzard I’m sure...

 

[KC Foggin]

Hi ya SpookDog and welcome aboard!

 

[delia todd]

Hi SpookDog and a warm welcome to you from all the Staff and Moderators.

The v shaped tail is a dead give-away for a Kite: Red Kite - BirdForum Opus.... as you say beautiful birds, especially when the light catches them!!

I'm sure you will enjoy it here and I look forward to hearing your news.

 

[Lisa W]

Hi, welcome to the forum. I think you will find us friendly and helpful group.

 

[ClarkWGriswold]

Hi and welcome to BirdForum. Red Kite was my first thought as well.

Rich

 

[Kits]

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[Chris G6 UXU]

Hello and welcome to the forum, enjoy and all the best.

 

[Fritz73]

Hola! Welcome to Birdforum