4096 x 2934 px | 34,7 x 24,8 cm | 13,7 x 9,8 inches | 300dpi
Aufnahmedatum:
17. September 2010
Ort:
Gigrin Farm Rhayader Powys Wales UK
Weitere Informationen:
Latin name Buteo buteo Family Hawks, vultures and eagles (Accipitridae) Overview Now the commonest and most widespread UK bird of prey. It is quite large with broad, rounded wings, and a short neck and tail. When gliding and soaring it will often hold its wings in a shallow 'V' and the tail is fanned. Birds are variable in colour from all dark brown to much paler variations, all have dark wingtips and a finely barred tail. Their plaintive mewing call could be mistaken for a cat. Where to see them Greatest numbers in Scotland, Wales, the Lake District and SW England, but now breeding in every county of the UK. Found in most habitats particularly woodland, moorland, scrub, pasture, arable, marsh bog and villages. May even be seen in towns and cities including Glasgow. Look for birds soaring over wooded hillsides in fine weather, or perched on fence posts and pylons. In some areas they are known as the tourists’ eagle, often being mistaken for this larger bird of prey. When to see them All year round. Birds soar, display and call most in spring. What they eat Small mammals, birds and carrion. And even earthworms and large insects when other prey is in short supply. Estimated numbers Europe UK breeding* UK wintering* UK passage* - 31, 100-44, 000 territories - - * UK breeding is the number of pairs breeding annually. UK wintering is the number of individuals present from October to March. UK passage is the number of individuals passing through on migration in spring and/or autumn.
