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Can anybody tell me what they think this is-a bit blurred sorry (not my photo)
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Can anybody tell me what they think this is-a bit blurred sorry (not my photo)
EJohnson
08/10/2019 09:10
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HAZY
08/10/2019 09:40
Hi EJ, Not quite sure so wait for other opinions and assuming the photo was taken in UK …….. it appears to have grey on the head and chestnut colouring to that of a male Kestrel. It's a bit hard to judge size on the photo.
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EJohnson
08/10/2019 09:41
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Apologies, I should have said that it was taken in France and appears to be a bird that is kept in captivity.
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HAZY
08/10/2019 09:58
Oh ok, The colouring is quite intense with the red/chestnut for a Kestrel so I will leave this one to the experts !!
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EJohnson
09/10/2019 13:11
Dave, thanks. I'm 100% sure that's not what it is. We are falconers here in France so know a Harris Hawk from a mile away!!
We are thinking maybe a Redtail or a Long Legged Buzzard. It's a tough one because the photo colour and clarity isn't brilliant. It was a request from the authorities here to help with ID. We've said what we think and asked that if they can get better photos that they come back to us.
Thank you for all your help everyone
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EJohnson
09/10/2019 13:27
I hope not either!! We have so many 'bird' books here but not that one-not sure we'd have room!!
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