Each morning and at intervals in the day we hear the unmistakable sound of the Buzzards. They soar in the sky screeching, laying claim to the territory they fly over. A magnificent sight. The couple below seem to be flying just for the enjoyment of it and who can blame them. The female is the largest of the two.
Buzzard's ( Buteo Buteo ). Found in wood's, moreland, mountains and sea cliffs. It is the most common of our birds of prey. Usually lays 2-3 eggs. They feed on small animals, carrion, birds, earthworms, caterpillars, lizards and beetles.
I spotted a small bird up in the tree that I've never seen before, it turned out to be a Spotted Fly Catcher.
Spotted Fly Catcher (Muscicapa striata)
"If you scare the flycatcher away, no good luck will come your way."
Visits Britain in May - September. Lays 4-5 green/blue eggs heavily freckled with red/brown. Feeds almost entirely on flying insects, flies, crane flies, butterflies and wasps, but will eat worms and rowan berries.
