Can someone identify this bird of prey?

[Auberydude]

Hi - I have this bird of prey that has made itself at home around my house. I have had various conflicting identifications but was hoping that someone with more expertise in this field may know?!

Thanks!

Dude.

[Dogghound]

Its a Buzzard Buteo buteo.

[buteo_buteo]

yes, It's a lovely common buzzard. Looks like a juvenile, judging by the pale plumage on it's head and chest. Lovely

[Lincs Yellowbelly]

Yep Buzzard, they are fantastic

[glsammy]

Yes, definitely a Buzzard. I've recently seen one at one of my local sites, Rufford Park. which was great news. Never before seen them anyway near, at least not at ground level.
A superb bird, there again I think they all are!

[Stomperone]

A buzzard it is .. I am lucky enough to see one more or less everyday on my way to work often within a few feet as it perches on a fence post next to the road/lane I have to travel through.

I always carry my camera on the seat next to me in the car but I have not had any luck yet as by the time i have stopped and picked up the camera the buzzard is flapping off into the distance..

I keep telling myself "one day".

I believe there is another BOP in the area as well but is smaller and darker I have not been lucky enough to get a good look at it yet.

[Auberydude]

Thanks everyone, it certainly makes iteself at home but does get hassled a lot by the crows. Doesn't seem to phase it though.

Dude.