Raptors on the French alps in late August (1 Viewer)

[Otis tetrax]

Dear all,

I went to the French Alps this summer 10th-30th August, at around 1600m asl. Here are pictures of raptors that I cannot ID with certainty. Any suggestion on what species these birds are is very welcome. All pictures were taken on a steep area on the side of the mountain with space vegetation. The pictures are cropped and not very good quality, sorry.

thank you for your help!

 

[tconzemi]

1. Tough! Kestrel I guess
2.& 5. Common Buzzard
3. Short-toed Eagle
4. Sparrowhawk

 

[rosbifs]

Agree with tom - even though 1 does look ´stocky'

 

[Otis tetrax]

Hi Tom

thank you! For 4, I thought it could be a honey buzzard as I took the picture in a very open area, where I was not sure I could see a sparrowhawk.

tank you!