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Yellowhammer
I think these are overtaking Buzzards as my fav birds. I was down Medmerry not to long ago and it was fascinating watching them in the bushes.
They also sell a unique RSPB yellowhammer badge there too that was nice.
RonnieOatmilk-
I love buzzards and am always surprised that others aren't excited when they see them.
Our garden is often devoid of birds. I've tried feeders and a bird house to tempt more. We get the odd crow, pidgeon or magpie. There are parakeets, sparrows and starlings around the area, but no in the garden.
In last year's Great British Bird watch, I did not see a single bird for the whole hour. Then not long ago, walked outside the front door, looked up and saw two buzzards together, swirling about, playing almost. Amazing. I hear them often now and see them now and again.
ELbowloh
Today brought a very early oystercatcher flyover, usual egrets, couple of stonechat, Yellowhammer,fieldfare,redwing and mixed finch flocks a short walk from the front door. Raven carrying nesting material and later raven and buzzard going at it, wouldn't like to say who was mobbing who, song thrush are already singing