Born Survivor by danob
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Description
As with most birds of prey, breeding success is dependent more on food supply than on any other single factor (although weather, disturbance etc. do play a part).
The outbreak of myxomatosis in the 1950s was a disaster not only for rabbits (99% of their number had disappeared by 1956), but also for buzzards for whom the rabbit had become the main prey item. The buzzards changed their diet to carrion, then fell prey to the results of toxic pesticides. It took until 1983 to return to the 1954 peak of 12-15,000 pairs in mainland UK.
The numbers are now (despite some persecution) growing nicely, but myxomatosis was back in 2001!
2007 update - Buzzards are now estimated to have a UK population of between 40-60000 pairs (some areas of SE England have experienced increases of 400% in the last 10 years!).
Comments (39)
Another very good photo. I have spent the afternoon walking along the Basingstoke Canal taking pictures of ducks. Most are not too good, the ducks move to fast. Any tips?
Very, very beautiful picture!
Wonderful shot of this bird.
Nothing to say !! Too beautifull !
Excellent POV and clarity. Wonderful to know one species still hanging in there by evolutionary means.
This is a good looking bird and an excellent photograph!
Wow!!! Another fantastic portrait !!!! Bravo!!!
Impressive, wonderful & fantastic realization Daniel......!!!!!
Fantastic Detail and a beautiful creature!
A very beautiful and simple portrait. It's super sharp too.
Such a wonderful bird, it looks so proud!!!
The redhed of the birds of prey, beautifully captured!
Very handsome guy!!!!!! A survivor indeed!! Excellent work Danny!!!!!
Look at the intense and fierce pride in the look of the eye! Magnificent shot!
Really a beauty and a gorgeous portrait, excellent!!
Great, candid pose and stunning colours. I can never get used to their call, that high pitched 'mew', it doesn't sound right for such a majestic bird!
Beautiful close-up Danny. Exquisite lighting! John
A spectacular shot. Thanks again.
So very beautiful!!!
WOW !!!!! what a beauty, such a gorgeous details, well done
that's one good looking buzzard!
wonderful bird, gorgeous details...and such a wonderful framing
Colour, lighting and details is the best. Super pic
What a beautiful and regal bird!!
Gorgeous shot with perfect clarity!
Danny, One work, Breath taking. WOWWWWWW... I looks like a studio shot but I don't think it is looking at the reflection in the eyes. Awsome photograph as well as amazing presentation of it.
Excellent work!
gorgeous capture !! what a wonderful profile shot of this beautiful bird of prey !!
You must pay out a lot of bribes to get such models! And it's worth it! This one is just out of this world beautiful! Good that not all perspectives are bleak! The salute of my avatar goes to you!! Hands down!
Very nice capture... Excellent. Aloha