hooooon 15/04/2008 07:03
Common Buzzard ?
This raptor caught a rock dove at Long Valley.
Common Buzzard?
[img]http://www.hooooon.com/album_bird/1D2N2188%20A.jpg[/img]
[img]http://www.hooooon.com/album_bird/1D2N2183%20B.jpg[/img] :roll:
kmike 15/04/2008 07:41
This is a wonderful picture of a Bonelli's Eagle
I would be amazed if a Buzzard could catch a Rock Dove, but Bonelli's are much more effective hunters. You may be interested to know that their feet and claws (which they use to catch prey) have the widest spread for thier size of any bird.
Although a Buzzard was seen on the Bird Race by one team its pretty late now for Buzzard, while Bonelli's is a resident.
Cheers
Mike K
kmatthew 15/04/2008 11:03
Great shot!! They are amongst one of my favorite raptors in HK!! Well done kwokwai!! :D
gary 15/04/2008 20:55
Great Photo!
I also saw 2 adults last Saturday.
At the period of time, they are around to breed or bred already. Just wonder if they have nest somewhere around.
Gary