Birtles Buzzard Beware
Posted:
Tue Jun 21, 2011 7:54 pmby Ian Sparks
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.
Posted:
Tue Jun 21, 2011 11:45 pmby BARRY BLYTH
Interesting! I imagine our ornithological members will have a view on this.
A perceived threat; food or impression of a female Buzzard?
Posted:
Wed Jun 22, 2011 7:51 amby Colin Ardron
Without doubt this would be a female with "large egg mothering instinct syndrome".
seriously you do get them.
Posted:
Wed Jun 22, 2011 8:16 amby phil cheek
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
Posted:
Wed Jun 22, 2011 6:25 pmby Ian Sparks
Someone sent me this interesting link...as usual a range of views
http://www.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A ... ns&h=9eeb7