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Author: | Phil Hyde [ Fri Aug 16, 2013 10:26 pm ] |
Post subject: | Booted Eagle ?? |
One of the most misidentified of small raptors, so any further news of a bird reported going towards Goulceby today ?? Phil |
Author: | Phil Hyde [ Sat Aug 17, 2013 7:00 am ] |
Post subject: | Re: Booted Eagle ?? |
...small "eagles" I should have said..... |
Author: | John Clarkson [ Sat Aug 17, 2013 7:32 am ] |
Post subject: | Re: Booted Eagle ?? |
Collins Bird Guide: Booted Eagle...Small eagle, of similar size and shape to a buzzard It wouldn't be the first time they've been confused John |
Author: | Terence Whalin [ Sat Aug 17, 2013 12:14 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: Booted Eagle ?? |
phil I have seen perhaps between 20/25 birds over the years both light and dark morph, that by no means makes me an expert far from it but the species reminded me more of a black kite than buzzard hooked carpels when gliding, graceful, wings more parallel almost raven like, its a minefield and I am sure other people will disagree with me. in the end be it light or dark morph I usually try to get the so called landing lights which are difficult from directly below or a real pointed head profile, a minefield, good luck and best wishes hope this helps terry whalin |
Author: | James Siddle [ Sat Aug 17, 2013 12:54 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: Booted Eagle ?? |
The bird in question was seen by three observers. It headed south towards Goulceby and was seen being mobbed by a Hobby. There are three record photographs of the bird which may prove identifiable when downloaded. James |
Author: | Anthony Bentley [ Sun Aug 18, 2013 10:13 am ] |
Post subject: | Re: Booted Eagle ?? |
Any idea when these photos are becoming available James? |
Author: | James Siddle [ Sun Aug 18, 2013 6:03 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: Booted Eagle ?? |
Photos here: http://www.flickr.com/photos/83312580@N06/ James |
Author: | Dean Eades [ Sun Aug 18, 2013 9:53 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: Booted Eagle ?? |
That's some day in lincs with a Goshawk to .. |
Author: | Anthony Bentley [ Sun Aug 18, 2013 10:18 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: Booted Eagle ?? |
How can anyone ID that as a Booted eagle. You probably can't ID as a Buzzard |
Author: | Alex Lees [ Mon Aug 19, 2013 1:19 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: Booted Eagle ?? |
Anthony Bentley wrote: How can anyone ID that as a Booted eagle. You probably can't ID as a Buzzard 16.8.13.012 'Goshawk' is a cropped and retouched version of 16.8.13.012 'Booted Eagle'. Although making a firm identification is probably impossible I see nothing that doesn't suggest Common Buzzard. Still waiting for an image of Goshawk from Lincs or a recent Booted Eagle from anywhere in the UK.... |
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