Just got an e mail from Mick Cunningham who says he,s pretty sure tonight's SEO, below, is actually a LEO. Mick, for those of you that don,t know him, is an ex Bradford birder now at Huddersfield and is somewhat an expert in bird i.d., especially raptors.
The bird looked very pale but I did only see the underside through the camera lens.
Under wing patterns are near the same with LEO more streaking.
Will recheck the photos although micks word is usually good enough. Any comments welcome.
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Looking closer at blown photos, as expected, MC was right and it is a LEO.
Won,t have to take the jizz for granted next time.
Thanks to sharp eyed Mick Cunningham for correcting me and for taking the time to view and study my blog. Thanks to AC for comment and NK for text comment.
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WEST YORKSHIRE BIRDING. BRIAN SUMNER. I am based at Queensbury and bird a patch within a 10 mile range of home incorporating 16 stretches of water, several plantations, a belt of woodland, stretches of river and canal and good areas of moorland. I specialize in upland birds, reservoir and sky watching. My local patch is Fly Flatts reservoir. Any reports can be sent by text or call to 07771 705024 or see profile for e mail address. All images on this blog are copyright.(2025).