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Buzzards on M50

  • 02-02-2018 07:22PM
    #1
    appledrop
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    Hi,

    Has anyone else noticed how common buzzards are becoming beside M50 northbound!

    This evening I spotted 4 seperate buzzards all perched along the various junctions heading to airport. Now If I am lucky enough to be driving at dawn or dusk on a clear day might see one but never 4!

    It's mad how well they adapt to busy commuter traffic.

    Would they be hoping to catch one last feed before nightfall?


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  • #2
    magicbastarder
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    they're quite commonly seen on the undeveloped land beside ikea.


  • #3
    appledrop
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    Yes I have seen them there. But usually say in a group or own there is. These 4 buzzards were all at different junctions.It was great to see how common they are becoming. Magnificent birds especially in flight.


  • #4
    cameramonkey
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    Lots on the south side too. Have seen loads around Carrikmines and to the South.


  • #5
    baaba maal
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    I have never seen an estimate of the number of buzzards in Ireland at this stage- has anyone seen an estimated figure?


  • #6
    Half-cocked
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    One sitting atop a lamp post beside the Port Tunnel exit on Friday.


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  • #7
    Half-cocked
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    baaba maal wrote: »
    I have never seen an estimate of the number of buzzards in Ireland at this stage- has anyone seen an estimated figure?

    I'll check the latest bird atlas when I get home. The previous bird atlas noted 300 breeding pairs but it should have gone up a lot since then.


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