Frank Posted May 9, 2008 Share Posted May 9, 2008 Hi everyone, thought I would share this! The other morning when I looked out my back door, I saw a young buzzard on the ground tearing and eating its kill!!! I was absolutely amazed, never have I seen one up this close in the wild, it was about 4/5 foot away!!!! I did take some piccies, but they were through the glass and not very good. It was there for a good ten minutes, I say it was young because it was quite round around the tum and had what looked like 'downy feathers' on its legs. I did eventually open the door and lie on the floor to take another pic, but as soon as the camera clicked, it flew off! It looked like it had a turtledove chick of which we seem to have in abundance here. I am keeping my eyes peeled in case it comes back, but I doubt it will. Will try and figure out how to post a piccy, even though they aren't brilliant[:D]Jetlag Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mint Posted May 9, 2008 Share Posted May 9, 2008 Yes, do try your best. I am not sure I know what a buzzard looks like but will google it after this post. Lucky you, to see such a rare thing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris pp Posted May 9, 2008 Share Posted May 9, 2008 That must have been fun, just one little thingy, it can't have been a turtle dove chick, probably a collared dove chick that fell out of a nest.Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Posted May 9, 2008 Author Share Posted May 9, 2008 Yes you're right Chris, I got mixed up with the french name torturelle (if that is how it is spelt!!) Not having much luck with the pics, will keep at it[:)]Jetlag Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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