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Bird ID

whodafunk · 2019-09-20 17:11:47

Spotted a bird above buildings knew it was some type of bird of prey. It remained at the top of a very tall building for a couple of minutes then got involved swopping about chasing a feral pidgeon. Thought initially a sparrowhawk but when I got to see it fly below me it was a different shape and darker in colour. Anybody…

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20-09-2019 6:11pm

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Spotted a bird above buildings knew it was some type of bird of prey. It remained at the top of a very tall building for a couple of minutes then got involved swopping about chasing a feral pidgeon. Thought initially a sparrowhawk but when I got to see it fly below me it was a different shape and darker in colour. Anybody tell me what type of bird it was? It was unsuccessful in its attempt to catch the pidgeon.

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#2 20-09-2019 6:14pm
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Peregrine?

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#3 20-09-2019 6:28pm
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Harmoni Muscular Mermaid wrote: »

Peregrine?

Yes that is what I was thinking but was interested to hear peoples thoughts. Great to be able to see these birds in urban areas.

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Peregrine seems most likely alright. Fantastic birds!

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#5 20-09-2019 11:02pm
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OpenYourEyes wrote:

Peregrine seems most likely alright. Fantastic birds!

Agre 100 pc, watched one hunting for about 30 m at Roberts cove on Monday - fantastic

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#6 28-09-2019 6:51pm
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What’s this

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#7 28-09-2019 7:00pm
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Won’t send video sorry

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