Buzzards

Haha yeah I've seen a few sitting on posts lately, they've been arguing a lot lately too! 

Susan said:

Anyone else noticed the number of Buzzards on Poles over the past week

On New Years Day on a 50 mile drive we had 32, and locally the numbers have been surprising.  We always have good numbers in the areas but never as obvious from poles and trees.  No  thermals to aid hovering???. 

Its been a joy to see them at such close quarters

You are lucky Susan I've not seen a Buzzard let alone one on a pole - come to that I've not seen a pole lately either (really must my eyes tested again!)

Unknown said:

You are lucky Susan I've not seen a Buzzard let alone one on a pole - come to that I've not seen a pole lately either (really must my eyes tested again!)

LOL Kezmo. The only buzzards I have seen were in falconry places. I must learn to look up when I'm out and about.

I echo Sparrow - word for word! LOL

Yes in the summer you will see them soaring more on the thermals. Cold weather they will conserve their energy sitting for hours on a post looking for their food etc. I see them all the time to be honest everyday infact. I know quite a few areas were I see them in the same place everytime I go there or pass it. Some great photo opportunites aswell, once I finally get the right camera ;) If your on the lookout for them try going out into the countryside etc. I see loads around countyside farming areas especially if there's a small forest nearby. Or sides of motorway on posts as said above. To be honest though they are everywhere you just need to keep them eyes peeled :)

We saw three buzzards last Sunday on the South Downs which were soaring overhead but a fourth was sitting high on a tree, which was only visible through the binoculars.

Yes, seen lots of perched buzzards this last week!

Hi I agree, there seem to be a good population of buzzards at the moment. Everytime we go for a drive in the countryside we see lots. Especially around Shropshire. Sometimes they sit on top of hedgerows, I saw one close up doing this a few weeks ago, it took my breath away. I see some circling over Wrens Nest Nature Reserve sometimes when I am leaving work.

Lol, Kezmo x