Twitcher sees Buzzard grab rare bird

The UK’s Daily Mail reported today that a birder in Cornwall was searching for an elusive Grey Phalarope for two hours when the bird was suddenly taken by a buzzard. The birder, Paul Freestone, managed to capture photos of the buzzard, Britain’s largest bird of prey, snatching the phalarope.

Buzzard and Grey Phalarope (P.Freestone)


Buzzard and Grey Phalarope (P.Freestone)

Buzzard and Grey Phalarope (P.Freestone)

Buzzard and Grey Phalarope (P.Freestone)

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