At around 10.45am I picked up what looked like a Rough Legged Buzzard flying away from me over the stubble fields beyond the west Marsh. The white tail with a broad black tail band could clearly be seen. The bird then banked to show a black lower belly patch. The wings appeared longer and flight was on deeper slower wing beats. Due to the brevity of the sighting, which was no more than 15 seconds and the fact there have been very few records this winter, I have had some doubts. I have encountered many Buzzards over the years with whiteish tails, but have always confidently dismissed such birds. This bird certainly got me excited. I really hope it gets seen again. The only other record for Belvide, was a juvenile male found dead in the reservoir plantation, as a result of poisoning on the 31st March 1979.
The Lesser Scaup remains off the dam, also 9 Pintail (8 drakes) were present early morning only. 4 Stonechat including 3 male were off the west track.
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