Honey Buzzard, UK (1 Viewer)

[GMS]

Is this id'able from these photos as a Honey Buzzard. Gulls went mental and unfortunately I wasn't prepared and had to run into the house to get the bins first and then the camera when I saw the bird. So massive crop and all the detail lost but shape and proportions still look good to me.

 

[KenM]

Is this id'able from these photos as a Honey Buzzard. Gulls went mental and unfortunately I wasn't prepared and had to run into the house to get the bins first and then the camera when I saw the bird. So massive crop and all the detail lost but shape and proportions still look good to me.

Tail too long for Common Buzzard and with a non Harrier/Osprey under-wing, I'd be inclined to agree even on such a heavy crop.

Cheers

 

[dwatsonbirder]

Looks good to me!

 

[lou salomon]

definitely honey buzzard

 

[Deb Burhinus]

Classic HB gizz with bulging secondaries and pinched at tail base. Nice long tail and extended head. Even has a ‘Kite’ tail twist in one of the images!

Can I ask which County (and direction of flight) please GMS?

 

[GMS]

Thanks all. Kent, flying S.

 

[Deb Burhinus]

Thanks all. Kent, flying S.

Thanks!