Large Bird?

[sweedie]

If anyone could ID this Bird for me i would be grateful, living in an urban area this is a very rare sight, unfortunately the picture isn't very good as i only had a 200mm zoom attached at the time and this bird was really high, in fact there were two of them circling closely together they seemed to be soaring quite effortlessly with no wing beats, i am wondering if they are prehaps buzzards as they were huge?

[Za]

Hi Sweedie, welcome to WAB, sounds very much like buzzards behaviour and the picture looks to me pretty good for buzzard, Im sure someone will be along soon who can give a definitive answer.
They are certainly becoming more widespread, I saw some over central London a few months back.

[Wild-Woman]

Buzzard for me too.

[artdemole]

Saw a buzzard up high circling in the sun ,could only just pick it out.Turned then disappeared from view.No doubt enjoying today's sun.

[sweedie]

Thank you all.. Wow what a great site, really quick to respond and great friendly answers for a novice such as myself,hopefully you all get this and i havn't just replied to myself lol

[RoyW]

Feel free to talk to yourself if you want, your reply can be seen by all though!

And its definitely a Common Buzzard.

[sweedie]

Hahaa yes i often do chat with myself!
thanks RoyW i have a few more pics where you can see a more fringed look to the edge of the wings so i think common buzzard is the most likely, needed expert opinions, thanks all

[Acipiter]

There's nothing wrong with talking to yourself Sweedie, its when you get a reply with no one their, that's the time to worry.

[sweedie]

I think we are almost getting another topic started here what about arguing with yourself...does that count??

[FUDGEY]

That is a sign of madness