Bird of prey nesting

[finneyb]

Saw this today in Moel Famau car park, Flintshire - impressive !!!

 

[blackrodd]

Wonderful stuff, thank you! Regards Rodders

 

[bugbear]

Saw this today in Moel Famau car park, Flintshire - impressive !!!

I was initially wondering what lens you used to get so close,until I reread your post and clocked the word "model"

BugBear

 

[Harbo]

I was wondering why it was nesting so low down and with little cover?
Surprised it hasn't been stolen!

Rod

 

[Racers]

I was wondering why it was nesting so low down and with little cover?
Surprised it hasn't been stolen!

Rod

I think the eggs have gone :wink:

Pete

 

[finneyb]

I think the eggs have gone :wink:
Pete

I woodn't be surprised :lol:

Brian

 

[John15]

Any guesses to which bird of prey this is.
The location of the nest is unusual - low down and close to a road. It's a biggish bird. It's underparts are very rufous, Red Kite?, but head is too dark? Not brown enough for Common Buzzard. Definitely not an Accipiter eg Goshawk etc. Not a Harrier (ground nesters). The sun maybe playing tricks with the colours.
Finn, can you go back and get a shot of it flying - wing and tail shape will confirm what it is.

Cheers,

John

 

[finneyb]

... can you go back and get a shot of it flying - wing and tail shape will confirm what it is.

Cheers,

John

I think it may have become too attached to the tree for it to fly.

Brian

 

[CHJ]

...... It's underparts are very rufous,.....

Almost Terracotta

 

[whiskywill]

Saw this today in Moel Famau car park, Flintshire - impressive !!!

I was initially wondering what lens you used to get so close,until I reread your post and clocked the word "model"

BugBear

Not "model" but moel, a Welsh word meaning bare.