The common buzzard is a typical Buteo in much of its behavior. It is most often seen perched prominently on tree tops or bare branches, sometimes I also find them sitting on the electric poles. It is a natural predator for mice, snakes and small reptiles as well as small birds. I already found this bird all over Austria but in the eastern part their number is much bigger than in the central Austrian Plain where I live.
I am always happy when I see a bird of prey, but of course I prefer the more seldom ones, the buzzard is one of the more common birds here but still it is always a pleasure watching it. Common buzzards are hunting in the open fields for mice.
Common buzzard in flight. Picture: Florian Glechner.
Camera used | Nikon D500 |
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Lens used | Sigma 150-600 mm lens |
Filter used | none |
Exposure Time | 1/500 Seconds |
Aperture used | F6.3 |
Focal Length | 600 mm |
Time | 01:41 pm |
ISO | 100 |
Beautiful bird of prey in flight. Picture: Florian Glechner.
Camera used | Nikon D500 |
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Lens used | Sigma 150-600 mm lens |
Filter used | none |
Exposure Time | 1/500 Seconds |
Aperture used | F6.3 |
Focal Length | 600 mm |
Time | 01:41 pm |
ISO | 100 |
I like the way the bird comes close to me. Picture: Florian Glechner.
Camera used | Nikon D500 |
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Lens used | Sigma 150-600 mm lens |
Filter used | none |
Exposure Time | 1/500 Seconds |
Aperture used | F6.3 |
Focal Length | 600 mm |
Time | 01:41 pm |
ISO | 100 |