This buzzard hung around the Aird Meadow on the RSPB reserve (where I work) one winter. It was a great photographic opportunity for a few weeks, particularly when the weather was wintry as in this photo.
Although still very wary and alert, this particular buzzard was more tolerant of humans than most because it had spent a short time at a nearby wildlife rescue centre. Our photo hide wasn't so busy in those days either, so I doubt if this type of opportunity will occur again. In my (limited) experience, buzzards are much less approachable than say sparrowhawks.
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Bur 5 months ago | reply
Wonderful bird and a good pic!
Ian.Kate.Bruce 5 months ago | reply
Absolutley Superb Zul. A great bird and so evocative of the Scottish winter.
ramsfotobites - my experiments with light 5 months ago | reply
Stunner!!!
Brian Kim Studio 5 months ago | reply
Nice shot
ssaallmmaann 5 months ago | reply
Great shot
aignes 5 months ago | reply
Well done...
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dcstep 5 months ago | reply
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carl jones 71 5 months ago | reply
stunning shot!! congrats on explore!!!
Jabi Artaraz 5 months ago | reply
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Erin Nowak 5 months ago | reply
Fantastic capture.
GlobeTrotter 2000 5 months ago | reply
So nice !
Steve_Herring 5 months ago | reply
Fantastic shot! Just love buzzards!
Mudcat2010 Limping along 5 months ago | reply
beautiful capture - he does seem to be posing
JustMeBe 5 months ago | reply
Beautiful!
Kevin Povenz 5 months ago | reply
Excellent looking shot!! Congrats on Explore!!
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1Snowboarder 5 months ago | reply
Amazing Shot
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Chip_n_thePNW 4 months ago | reply
Excellent .... of this beautiful guy . !
Fresh Light 3 months ago | reply
striking...........
marcellucray 3 months ago | reply
striking...........................
Anirban Sinha 80 2 months ago | reply
Fantastic Shot!!!