Stan Tamudo   10 #1 Posted November 30, 2012 Whilst driving down Earl Marshall Road today I spotted a large bird of prey in the grounds of Fir Vale School, it looked very much like a Common Buzzard but could be something a bit more exotic that's escaped captivity. Anyone else seen this bird on their travels in S5? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Halibut   12 #2 Posted November 30, 2012 Whilst driving down Earl Marshall Road today I spotted a large bird of prey in the grounds of Fir Vale School, it looked very much like a Common Buzzard but could be something a bit more exotic that's escaped captivity. Anyone else seen this bird on their travels in S5?  Not seen any in S5, but it's perhaps more likely to be a red kite Stan. Can you try and describe it a bit more fully? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Stan Tamudo   10 #3 Posted November 30, 2012 Not seen any in S5, but it's perhaps more likely to be a red kite Stan. Can you try and describe it a bit more fully?  Definitely not a Red Kite, looked at a few pictures online and it did look like a Common Buzzard. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
beanotheowl   10 #4 Posted November 30, 2012 You tried a Golden Eagle? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Stan Tamudo   10 #5 Posted November 30, 2012 You tried a Golden Eagle?  It wasn't a Golden Eagle, I'm convinced it was a Common Buzzard. http://www.rspb.org.uk/wildlife/birdguide/name/b/buzzard/index.aspx Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Halibut   12 #6 Posted November 30, 2012 Definitely not a Red Kite, looked at a few pictures online and it did look like a Common Buzzard.  Well, no good reason why it shouldn't be I suppose. Nice sighting! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Stan Tamudo   10 #7 Posted November 30, 2012 Well, no good reason why it shouldn't be I suppose. Nice sighting!  I'm not so sure Halibut, what's a Buzzard doing in a schoolyard in the middle of a city? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
harestone   10 #8 Posted November 30, 2012 Was it a religious school ? it may have been preying. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Halibut   12 #9 Posted November 30, 2012 I'm not so sure Halibut, what's a Buzzard doing in a schoolyard in the middle of a city?  Maybe taking a pause in a long flight somewhere? Not sure really. Is there any woodland or other habitat near there maybe? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
speleo1 Â Â 10 #10 Posted November 30, 2012 yes wincobank hill is near there Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
fussy   10 #11 Posted November 30, 2012 Was it a religious school ? it may have been preying.  Could have been a Nun,,,,,,,,,,,,,they are big birds of pray. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Mr Bloke   1,445 #12 Posted November 30, 2012 Was it a religious school ? it may have been preying. ... another one that's flown over everyones head!  (Have you ever asked yourself "Why do we bother?") Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
