Booted Eagle ??

Phil Hyde · **Posted:** Fri Aug 16, 2013 10:26 pm

One of the most misidentified of small raptors, so any further news of a bird reported going towards Goulceby today ??
Phil

Phil Hyde · **Posted:** Sat Aug 17, 2013 7:00 am

...small "eagles" I should have said.....

John Clarkson · **Posted:** Sat Aug 17, 2013 7:32 am

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

Terence Whalin · **Posted:** Sat Aug 17, 2013 12:14 pm

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

James Siddle · **Joined:** Mon Aug 07, 2006 7:40 am **Posts:** 289

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

Anthony Bentley · **Posted:** Sun Aug 18, 2013 10:13 am

Any idea when these photos are becoming available James?

James Siddle · **Joined:** Mon Aug 07, 2006 7:40 am **Posts:** 289

Photos here:

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

James

Dean Eades · **Posted:** Sun Aug 18, 2013 9:53 pm

That's some day in lincs with a Goshawk to ..

Anthony Bentley · **Posted:** Sun Aug 18, 2013 10:18 pm

How can anyone ID that as a Booted eagle. You probably can't ID as a Buzzard :lol:

Alex Lees · **Posted:** Mon Aug 19, 2013 1:19 pm

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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