Raptor Near Cheltenham yesterday (1 Viewer)

[Steve.Jonesy]

Hi guys
I was near Cheltenham and thought I might have seen a female Hen Harrier! I’ve not seen one before so hope you will forgive the post. Far off so only managed 6 long shots. Doesn’t have the classic V wing shape of a Buzzard and seems to have pale rump. Hoped pics would provide enough info for the experts to ID?
Many thanks

 

[bhutjoe]

Love the title, and look forward to hearing more about it Was it you or someone else?

 

[lou salomon]

it still is a pale Common Buzzard. It's the tail base which is whitish, not the rump, short tail etc.; probably a 2cy bird sporting narrower wings than an adult would.

 

[Steve.Jonesy]

it still is a pale Common Buzzard. It's the tail base which is whitish, not the rump, short tail etc.; probably a 2cy bird sporting narrower wings than an adult would.

Ah okay thanks