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Kestrel ?

Kestrel ?


Postby rockhopper » Fri Oct 08, 2021 9:34 pm

Wondered if anyone could identify of this is a kestrel or another bird please ? Spotted recently when in Achiltibuie. Thanks

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Re: Kestrel ?

Postby Tringa » Sat Oct 09, 2021 9:03 am

Its a buzzard.

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Re: Kestrel ?

Postby rockhopper » Sat Oct 09, 2021 9:35 am

Tringa wrote:Its a buzzard.
Dave

Thanks Dave :)
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Re: Kestrel ?

Postby Tringa » Sun Oct 10, 2021 10:09 pm

You are welcome. They are possibly the most common medium sized bird of prey but always great to see.

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