I know it's seems early for a migrant but I've just had an adult male EUROPEAN HONEY BUZZARD over the fields at Hardmead. Absolutely certain on I.D as it came
across low enough to see it's yellow eye.
The spots across its belly and
wings were obvious on the pale grey background. At one point one of the
local Common Buzzards arrived to escort it off the premises allowing a good
comparison of the 2 birds with the shorter neck and longer tail of the Honey
standing out. Last seen heading East towards Stagsden. Still
can't believe it.
Robert Norris
This is an account of the personal observations of Lee G R Evans (LGRE) in his home county of Buckinghamshire. It also hosts all sightings of interest within the county but only those considered authentic by the author. I am extremely grateful for any images of local birds as well as of any information relating to birds within the boundaries - contact me anytime on 07881 906629 or email LGREUK400@aol.com.