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I love seeing them, it never gets old. Same for red kites. I'm old enough to remember when they were seriously endangered and you'd need a trip to the middle of Wales to see them. The fact that I now see them on most of my bikes rides (and very occasionally above my house) is amazing! Currently my favourite bird although long tailored tits come a close second.
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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.