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Common Buzzard

Steve Backshall presents the story and sound of the common buzzard.

Tweet of the Day is a series of fascinating stories about our British birds inspired by their calls and songs.

Steve Backshall presents the common buzzard. Common buzzards are stocky birds of prey which often soar on upturned wings. In Scotland they're sometimes called the tourists' eagle because of many golden eagles claimed by hopeful visitors. Common buzzards are increasing their range and numbers and range in the UK and their soaring flight over their territories is now a regular sight nearly everywhere.

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2 minutes

Last on

Sun 10 Jul 2022 08:58

Buzzard (Buteo buteo)

Image courtesy of RSPB (rspb-images.com)

Broadcasts

  • Fri 5 Jul 2013 05:58
  • Fri 27 Jun 2014 05:58
  • Tue 2 May 2017 05:58
  • Thu 9 Aug 2018 05:58
  • Wed 22 Jul 2020 05:58
  • Sun 10 Jul 2022 08:58

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