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Common Buzzard


Common Buzzard
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Copyright: Fatih Sam (fthsm) Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 147 W: 47 N: 435] (2905)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2006-12-10
Categories: Birds
Camera: Canon 30D, Sigma 80-400 OS with 1.4 TC
Exposure: f/8, 1/800 seconds
More Photo Info: [view]
Photo Version: Original Version
Theme(s): Birds of Prey- RAPTORS [view contributor(s)]
Date Submitted: 2006-12-27 16:36
Viewed: 1460
Points: 20
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Common Buzzard (Buteo buteo) tr:Şahin

The Common Buzzard is a bird of prey from the Old World. It is typically between 51-57 cm in length with a 110 to 130 cm wingspan, making it a medium-sized raptor. Its range covers most of Europe and extends into Asia. It is usually resident all year except in the coldest parts of its range, and in the case of one subspecies.

It breeds in woodland, but usually hunts over open land. It eats mainly small mammals, and will come to carrion.

Buzzards do not normally form flocks, but several may be seen together on migration or in good habitat. The Victorian writer on Dartmoor, William Crossing, noted that he had on occasions seen flocks of 15 or more at some places.

This broad-winged raptor has a wide variety of plumages, and in Europe can be confused with the similar Rough-legged Buzzard (Buteo lagopus) and the only distantly related Honey Buzzard (Pernis apivorus), which mimics the Common Buzzard's plumage for a degree of protection from Goshawks.

The call is a plaintive peea-ay, similar to a cat's meow.


http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Buteo_buteo

PS 1: After a long and tiresome break hello again.
PS 2: I love evening sun :)
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  • Juyona Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2261 W: 10 N: 2629] (15559)
  • [2006-12-27 17:05]

Fatih bello disparo con una magnífica luz y nitidez, buenos detalles y agradable compo... saludos

Preciosos detalles y magnífico colorido. Muy buen DOF y original punto de vista, Saludos, JL.

Great Picture! the picture looks very official with you signing the bottom-right.

Fatih bey çok başarılı bir şahin fotoğrafı olmuş, tebrikler , tek sorun doğal görüntüyü bozan beton direkler , bol şanslar...

hi fatih,
nice shot, well composed, nice pov, good dof,
well done,
tfs & regards
pankaj

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  • Bufo Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 422 W: 73 N: 984] (4241)
  • [2006-12-28 3:32]

Hi Fatih,
I would love the evening sun as well if I could take pictures like this. Beautiful static pose of this Buzzard.
Regards, Jacob

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  • horia Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2169 W: 218 N: 4383] (14900)
  • [2006-12-28 4:18]

Hi Fatih

What a stunning picture!
This buzzard looks terrific here!
I'm really impressed by the impeccable sharpness here considerring the very big focal legth.
The exposure is also very well managed, the colors are charming and well saturated and the composition is great.
Very well done!

Bravo and TFS
Horia

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  • manyee Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3064 W: 231 N: 6159] (21044)
  • [2006-12-29 1:08]

Wow, Fatih. That is beautiful.
The details are soo sharp, and the light is absolutely gorgeous.
Great pose and POV.
TFS. : )

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  • uleko Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2989 W: 162 N: 941] (2769)
  • [2006-12-30 10:16]

Hello Fatih,
Really brilliant shot of this Buzzard in beautiful lighting. Excellent focus on eye and sharp details. Grat colours too.
TFS and best wishes, Ulla

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  • Argus Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3808 W: 190 N: 11328] (34927)
  • [2006-12-31 10:25]

Hello Fatih,
You captured this buzzard very well, with good lighting, excellent sharpness, BG and composition.
TFS and best wishes for 2007!
Ivan

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