From garden today

[old soldier]

I am pretty sure first one is a Buzzard



This one is the usual Red Kite shot the other bird was flying awful close to it, could it be a Jackdaw-again, or is a pigeon really dont know



Same pair again:



Finally glad to say i know what this is


Thanks to all who help me with these IDs, think i am learning-a bit!!

[Tursiops2]

Goodness me! What busy skies above your garden! You've got some good birds in your area .

I'm pretty sure the bird in your first pic isn't a Buzzard; it may be a Goshawk, but I'm not personally familiar with the species, so don't take my word for it.

Your second 2 pics show a Kite being mobbed by a Carrion Crow - and an interesting one, apparently... is that veining on the crow's back and wings an artefact of the light, or genuine plumage? I've never seen anything like it!
T2

[aeshna5]

Goshawks are Buzzard sized, but photo looks like a Sparrowhawk female to me.

[old soldier]

Originally Posted by Tursiops2

Goodness me! What busy skies above your garden! You've got some good birds in your area .

I'm pretty sure the bird in your first pic isn't a Buzzard; it may be a Goshawk, but I'm not personally familiar with the species, so don't take my word for it.

Your second 2 pics show a Kite being mobbed by a Carrion Crow - and an interesting one, apparently... is that veining on the crow's back and wings an artefact of the light, or genuine plumage? I've never seen anything like it!
T2

Wrong again!! If it is a Goshawk its another first for me. I would trade a few Red Kites for a Goldfinch!!. The mobbing crow is as is really, just a touch of lightening and a little sharpening, its true the light was on its back.