id on high flying raptor,

[natureshooter]

Was flying around soaring on the thermals above the house 5 mins ago,any ideas?

Thanks gaz, sorry about pics had to zoom and crop alot.

[actionfinch]

Hi NS , the outline appears to have a gull quality about it...not sure which one mind... prehaps someone will be along in a bit to help...
Did you notice aanything else about the bird?

[natureshooter]

Thats what i thought,but it was soaring in cirlces similar to a buzzarrd but really high up.

Gaz..

[diggleken]

Hi gaz, its a gull - possibly lesser black-backed.
they often soar very high on thermals as they travel across country - you can usually also hear them.
Cheers
Ken

[Bobby D]

I also think this is a Seagull. We often get them soaring in this fashion just above our bungalow.As we live by the sea it is a common sight.

[artdemole]

Seagull not a buzzard.

[natureshooter]

Originally Posted by artdemole

Seagull not a buzzard.

Whats that meant to mean,who said it was a buzzard,always a smart one!

[Jonners]

I would plump for Lesser Black Backed Gull... although size is difficult to judge, to me they always look long-winged, like yours .