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Bird of prey, Ben Venue

Bird of prey, Ben Venue


Postby denfinella » Fri Nov 13, 2020 2:33 pm

Ben Venue in late September - buzzard I think? One of a pair, both screeching away.

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Re: Bird of prey, Ben Venue

Postby KatTai » Fri Nov 13, 2020 8:40 pm

Yup buzzard :)
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Re: Bird of prey, Ben Venue

Postby mamoset » Sat Nov 14, 2020 12:40 am

Sir Golden Eagle
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Re: Bird of prey, Ben Venue

Postby Caberfeidh » Sat Nov 14, 2020 5:27 am

Vulture. Or Albatross...
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Re: Bird of prey, Ben Venue

Postby jr328bmw » Fri Dec 11, 2020 1:36 pm

Buzzard 100%
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Re: Bird of prey, Ben Venue

Postby denfinella » Tue Dec 15, 2020 9:38 pm

Thanks all! (I think it's a buzzard too.)
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