Largely resident, though Ireland receives birds from Britain during the winter. A medium sized raptor (bird of prey) with broad wings, a compact body, short neck and medium-length tail. Has …

The buzzard is a medium-sized bird of prey found in Ireland, with distinctive brown and white plumage and a wingspan of up to 1.2 meters. It can often be seen soaring high in the sky, …

Feb 1, 2024 · These birds are sharp, elegant, and also happen to know a thing or two about rising above their peers (physically and metaphorically!). This month’s bird is the Common Buzzard …

Common buzzard often inhabit the interface of woods and open areas. The common buzzard is found throughout several islands in the eastern Atlantic islands, including the Canary Islands …

Oct 4, 2023 · Common Buzzard (Photo: Radek Krystýn via Canva) Irish Name: Clamhán Latin Name: Buteo buteo Conservation Status: Green. Buzzards are also seen in Ireland and their …

It is most likely to have been a Buzzard. Despite this bird of prey becoming a common sight across most counties, it has had a difficult history in Ireland. Once thought to be a very …

Mar 9, 2021 · Numbers of this magnificent bird of prey have increased in Ireland and it is now breeding across the east side of the country and increasingly spreading westwards. The sight …

In certain parts of Ireland a sighting of a Buzzard, soaring on broad wings or hanging in the wind on updrafts, is now becoming commonplace. Their loud “mewing” vocalisations nowadays …

Aug 17, 2009 · Buzzard expansion is one of the real success stories of Irish wildlife these past decades. Once confined to the North East of the country, they appear more and more …

Length: 46-53cm Wingspan: 115-137cm Weight: 600-1350g. A medium-sized raptor, adult plumage is similar between the sexes and can be highly variable, ranging from very dark to …