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Message: <blockquote data-quote="apbarr" data-source="post: 1542093" data-attributes="member: 54711"><p>I have flown both Goshawk and Buzzard in the past and there is no comparison in power.  The Gos must have double the power of the Buzzard in it's feet.  Most Falcons do not have a powerful grip and could be overpowered by a Gos fairly easily.  I think they would be quite capable of killing large gulls and skuas if they had a good grip.  Eagle Owls have greater power than Goshawks in their talons and in most cases would overpower a Gos.  Peregrines will take Kestrels and no doubt other bop if the opportunity arises.</p></blockquote><p></p>