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White Buzzard

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Posted by Calum Dickson on August 16, 2009 at 7:22 AM
Spotted this Hen Harrier (think it is looks very white though) from the car last weekend in Southern Scotland. Bit of an oppertunist shot. Would like to know what you think of it.

:toast:

Calum

40D, EF500+1.4 AV,F6.3, ISO 200, 1/160th
Posted by Rob Howard on August 16, 2009 at 7:34 AM
Hi Calum,

Nice shot, but looks like a very light phase Buzzard to me. Cracking perch and BG as well !!

Regards

Rob
Posted by Peter Woods on August 16, 2009 at 7:42 AM
Lovely image Calum for an oppertunistic shot..

just had a quick look through my bird books and I am no expert but Hen Harrier does seem probable, the tail feathers and chest do not seem buzzard like.
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Posted by Calum Dickson on August 16, 2009 at 7:48 AM
I've just punched white buzzard into google and this popped up.
http://www.wildaboutbritain.co.uk/archive/showphoto.php/photo/72503
Funnily enough the shot was taken very very close to crossmichael so it may well be the White Buzzard

http://www.wildaboutbritain.co.uk/archive/showphoto.php/photo/72503

:toast:

Calum
Posted by Stephen Kaluski on August 16, 2009 at 7:53 AM
Please to see a different species posted on here Calum. Shame you can't get perches like that down south :frown: You have to seize the moment Calum, and if luck is on your side, go for it!!!

Is this full frame, or cropped? BG sets it off, well done :toast:
Posted by Edwin kats on August 16, 2009 at 7:53 AM
I've seen some white buzzards around but not like this. Very nice and good perch. Good do with a bit of a head turn. But very nice indeed.

Edwin Kats
Posted by Calum Dickson on August 16, 2009 at 8:10 AM
Cheers guys

It was cropped a little Steve, few more bits of the perch to the right of the bird. I agree you can't get decent perches down south...... or even a good pint of '80 ... Good old Bonnie Galloway, home sweet home.
Posted by Craig Jones on August 16, 2009 at 9:08 AM
Very nice image,love the composition and the size of the subject in the frame,nice light,just enough to see the lovely feather detail ,very nice find and a lovely image :wink: :wink: :wavey:
Posted by Ian Haskell on August 16, 2009 at 12:08 PM
Good for an opportunist shot.

Ian :cool:
Posted by Barry Southon on August 17, 2009 at 4:44 AM
Calum

I'm all for the opportunist shots. Tells it as it is and this one works fine.

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