The common buzzard is one of the most common and most widespread bird of prey in Nottingham. The birds are very strong and are able to pick up food as large as a small mammal. Buzzards can be seen fl ying at any time of year and its presence may be given away by its cat-like “pee-uu” call.
Buzzards are easily spotted as when soaring in high circles in the sky, holding its wings in a shallow ‘V’ with its tail fanned. Buzzards can grow 50cm long in the body, with a wingspan of 137cm. Their wings are broad and round with finger-like feathers at the ends.
The buzzard is very variable in colour, with a paler ‘v’ on its chest. The upper wings are dark brown and the lower wings are brown at their front, with paler flight feathers behind.
Buzzards can be seen across the whole of Nottingham. Look for it soaring overhead, close to wooded areas or perched by major roads - the buzzard likes to perch high on trees, fence posts or pylons, looking for its dinner. Buzzards normally fly on their own, though can be seen in groups if there is a lot of food .
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