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Common Buzzard ?

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1# A A A Post at 15/04/2008 07:03  Show author

Common Buzzard ?

This raptor caught a rock dove at Long Valley.
Common Buzzard?



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2# A A A Post at 15/04/2008 07:41  Show author
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.

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3# A A A Post at 15/04/2008 11:03  Show author
Great shot!! They are amongst one of my favorite raptors in HK!! Well done kwokwai!!
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4# A A A Post at 15/04/2008 20:55  Show author
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.

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