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Old 15-11-2010, 12:22 PM
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Buzzard feathers?

I found these today on my wanders. There was no blood on them or around the spot I found them, one loose feather and that was it.
The longest of these was 37cm long.

Do you think that they come from a buzzard?
Would a bird loose so many in one go in normal circumstances or has something happened?

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I suggest something happened I dont think a bird can afford to loose so many Flight feathers at once Any overhead cables /wind turbines

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I suggest something happened I dont think a bird can afford to loose so many Flight feathers at once Any overhead cables /wind turbines

Steve
I thought as much but hoped I was wrong .
There are no over head cables or turbines in the NP so that can't be the cause.

Such magnificent birds. I usually see or hear one on most trips to the NP through out the year, but on a good day I can see 2 or 3 pairs catching the thermals.
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