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Buzzard ( UK ) .... still enjoying worms !

 
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Nov 05, 2008 14:01 |  #1

Well after watching him eating worms last Wednesday i managed to find a "road kill Squirrel" on Saturday, but he never showed so i left the Squirrel anyhow.When i returned today the Squirrel was still where i`d left it and he was hopping around looking for worms 20 mtrs away from the Squirrel.............j​ust no pleasing some birds !

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Nov 05, 2008 14:57 |  #2

great detailed shots aligater,the worm eating habit seems to be mainly oct/nov in scotland,maybe with no chicks to feed they can affoard to be lazy,they also start hanging out in groups ,ive seen 12 ,but still cant get close enough for a pic


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Nov 05, 2008 16:53 |  #3

An excellent series Aligater

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Nov 05, 2008 17:20 |  #4

A very fine series of the worm eater...he..he..An easy meal that doesn't fight back, and digests easy too! Nice healthy looking bird!


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Nov 05, 2008 17:35 |  #5

Fantastic shots.


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Nov 05, 2008 17:50 as a reply to  @ snappa's post |  #6

I wish the buzzards here would eat worms...it would force them closer to the ground rather then 60-80 feet up in a tree. :lol:

Great series....love the bg.


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Nov 05, 2008 17:50 as a reply to  @ snappa's post |  #7

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Excellent series mate well done :) I know how hard these guys can be to approach so you done very well. Suprised that he didnt have a wee nibble at the squirrel all the same! Thanks for sharing these.
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Nov 05, 2008 20:45 |  #8

Very Impressive set of photos.


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Nov 05, 2008 21:27 |  #9

Wonderful series...what a gorgeous bird!




  
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Nov 06, 2008 03:00 |  #10

Super series - I have yet to get a decent perched Buzzard shot, well done.


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Nov 06, 2008 03:03 |  #11

Thanks for the comments folks, much appreciated.Weather permitting going again Friday to see if hes eaten the Squirrel ! if not ill take a spade and get him few worms while im there.


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Nov 06, 2008 03:08 as a reply to  @ aligater's post |  #12

Great shots! Like the clean bg.


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Nov 06, 2008 12:40 |  #13

A fine looking specimen and beautifully photographed. Excellent series!


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Nov 06, 2008 17:31 |  #14

Very nice series and the background is beautiful. Great detail and sharpness.


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Nov 07, 2008 14:16 |  #15

More beautiful shots Carlton. Maybe a trip to the bait shop. :)


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