baby buzzards leaving the nestbaby buzzards leaving the nestThe other day I was walking the dog in our local wooded valley. There are a pair of buzzards that nest in the huge, old trees that grow alongside the brook, shading it. Suddenly a terrific buzzard shrieking started up, amongst it I could hear at least 2
baby shrieks. This went on for a couple of mins then stopped, I carried on & was wading through the shallow brook in my wellies (as you do!) When with another baby shriek - a tiny buzzard appeared from the top of the big tree, shot down the corridor of the brook, right over my head. It wobbled & tilted before finding its balance & heading into another big tree. There was a lot of calling from several big trees around the adjoining field as the babies followed the parents out into the world. - Fantastic! "He who is cruel to animals becomes hard also in his dealings with men. We can judge the heart of a man by his treatment of animals."
--Immanuel Kant
Re: baby buzzards leaving the nestFantastic indeed kitla.
I know Buzzards and Sparrowhawks are killers, but not as much as we are, indirectly or directly. Long may they live. Richard New Member? Get more from the Forum and join in 'Members Chat' - you're very welcome
Re: baby buzzards leaving the nestkitla
I was very upset this evening. About the only time I haven't had a camera in reaching distance and a juvenile male Sparrowhawk strolled accross my front lawn. Rushed up to get the camera but he'd gone. Richard New Member? Get more from the Forum and join in 'Members Chat' - you're very welcome
Re: baby buzzards leaving the nestWhat a shame! You'll have to draw a picture of it for us!!
"He who is cruel to animals becomes hard also in his dealings with men. We can judge the heart of a man by his treatment of animals."
--Immanuel Kant
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Re: baby buzzards leaving the nestWhat a lovely privilege to see that.
My resident peregrine falcon has come back to dine in the garden. http://www.busheyk9.co.uk
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Re: baby buzzards leaving the nestBrilliant Wendy. New Member? Get more from the Forum and join in 'Members Chat' - you're very welcome
Re: baby buzzards leaving the nestexcellent artistry Richard, I can tell straight away it's a bird!!
"He who is cruel to animals becomes hard also in his dealings with men. We can judge the heart of a man by his treatment of animals."
--Immanuel Kant
Re: baby buzzards leaving the nestThank you. I'm better at Sparrows, they don't have those hooked beaks.
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