Macclesfield Harriers

by **Ian Sparks** » Tue Jun 21, 2011 7:54 pm

Yesterday I was attacked by a Buzzard whilst running cross country up from
Monks Heath towards the back of Birtles Hall. I didn't see it coming and it gave me a huge clout on the back of the neck and bounced off my bald head.
So beware if you are out that way.

by **BARRY BLYTH** » Tue Jun 21, 2011 11:45 pm

Interesting! I imagine our ornithological members will have a view on this.
A perceived threat; food or impression of a female Buzzard?

by **Colin Ardron** » Wed Jun 22, 2011 7:51 am

Without doubt this would be a female with "large egg mothering instinct syndrome".

seriously you do get them.

by **phil cheek** » Wed Jun 22, 2011 8:16 am

Ian,
You should feel honoured.Not many folk get that close to a large bird of prey.
Seriously though it is likely to be repeated to you or others in the locality over the next few weeks if,as is likely,it is a parent bird with young in a nest nearby.
Phil

by **Ian Sparks** » Wed Jun 22, 2011 6:25 pm

Someone sent me this interesting link...as usual a range of views

http://www.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A ... ns&h=9eeb7

Macclesfield Harriers

Birtles Buzzard Beware

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