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I saw these 2 birds from a great distance on a field near me in Cheshire yesterday. The field had just been treated with muck spreading but I could see the birds at the far end. I think one was a buzzard but what about the light one. Help appreciated.
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I saw these 2 birds from a great distance on a field near me in Cheshire yesterday. The field had just been treated with muck spreading but I could see the birds at the far end. I think one was a buzzard but what about the light one. Help appreciated.
Caroline W
13/04/2021 08:55
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Seaman
13/04/2021 10:52
I'm certainly no photo critic but these are not the best ones to i.d. from but as you think one is almost certainly a Common Buzzard and the paler bird may also be another Buzzard but a much paler phase bird. Common Buzzards do vary a lot in plumage making i.d. difficult at times even in daylight. The "crescent" shape on the chest is often a good pointer, hope this helps but someone may be able to improve the picture quality.
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Caroline W
13/04/2021 10:56
I can only apologise for the photo quality but it was the best I could do from a great distance- worth asking! Thank you for looking.
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Seaman
13/04/2021 11:11
Caroline any photo is better than none at all when trying to i.d. a bird. There are some clever people on the forum who may enhance your shots and get a more reliable i.d. it will be interesting to see what others think.
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Seaman
13/04/2021 11:53
Thanks Robbo, always good when someone agrees with your ideas.
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