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Author:  Phil Hyde [ Fri Aug 16, 2013 10:26 pm ]
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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 ]
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...small "eagles" I should have said.....

Author:  John Clarkson [ Sat Aug 17, 2013 7:32 am ]
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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 ]
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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 :D :D

terry whalin :D :wink:

Author:  James Siddle [ Sat Aug 17, 2013 12:54 pm ]
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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 ]
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Any idea when these photos are becoming available James?

Author:  James Siddle [ Sun Aug 18, 2013 6:03 pm ]
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Photos here:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/83312580@N06/

James

Author:  Dean Eades [ Sun Aug 18, 2013 9:53 pm ]
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That's some day in lincs with a Goshawk to ..

Author:  Anthony Bentley [ Sun Aug 18, 2013 10:18 pm ]
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How can anyone ID that as a Booted eagle. You probably can't ID as a Buzzard :lol:

Author:  Alex Lees [ Mon Aug 19, 2013 1:19 pm ]
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Anthony Bentley wrote:
How can anyone ID that as a Booted eagle. You probably can't ID as a Buzzard :lol:


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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