ArchieHood 3,692 Posted December 30, 2012 Report Share Posted December 30, 2012 No, they only eat carrion............. A bird that only eats Carrion has know need to make fast dives like the photos above on it, read up on them they take game ok, I've seen them making fast dives at feeding stations. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
NEWKID 28,285 Posted December 30, 2012 Report Share Posted December 30, 2012 Seen a lot in Surrey, the photos you've put up are probably taken around the feeding stations which are dotted about, they are primarily carrion eaters and I wouldn't think they would put much of a dent in the rabbit population and little in the hare.... I would say disease and the constant wet weather would have a lot more of an affect Cheers Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Born Hunter 17,907 Posted December 30, 2012 Report Share Posted December 30, 2012 No, they only eat carrion............. A bird that only eats Carrion has know need to make fast dives like the photos above on it, read up on them they take game ok, I'm quite aware fella. You obviously didn't infer the obvious sarcasm from the emoticons then? FFS I'll try a bit harder next time. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lab 10,979 Posted December 30, 2012 Report Share Posted December 30, 2012 Seen a lot in Surrey, the photos you've put up are probably taken around the feeding stations which are dotted about, they are primarily carrion eaters and I wouldn't think they would put much of a dent in the rabbit population and little in the hare.... I would say disease and the constant wet weather would have a lot more of an affect Cheers Be interesting to know facts. There's very few where I am, infact your very lucky to see even one but in larger numbers I'd imagine they could make a dent in the rabbit population. They love a rabbit. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
NEWKID 28,285 Posted December 30, 2012 Report Share Posted December 30, 2012 Seen a lot in Surrey, the photos you've put up are probably taken around the feeding stations which are dotted about, they are primarily carrion eaters and I wouldn't think they would put much of a dent in the rabbit population and little in the hare.... I would say disease and the constant wet weather would have a lot more of an affect Cheers Be interesting to know facts. There's very few where I am, infact your very lucky to see even one but in larger numbers I'd imagine they could make a dent in the rabbit population. They love a rabbit. Never see them where I live mate, worked in Bracknell for 6 months and we would see them every day, a lovely looking bird... Never seen big numbers together and from what I understand the big gatherings you see are around he feeding stations... I'm sure they would take a few rabbits but couldn't see them making a big dent in the population..... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
reaper1064 285 Posted December 30, 2012 Report Share Posted December 30, 2012 Seen one on the outskirts of Nottingham, thought it was a fluke but seen it or another a few times now. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stewie 3,387 Posted December 30, 2012 Report Share Posted December 30, 2012 Can anyone remember the thread on buzzards lifting badgers??? Well here is its equal lol 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
gonetoearth 5,144 Posted December 30, 2012 Report Share Posted December 30, 2012 Whatching some yesterday in mid wales only ever seen them fed do they take game would have to see it to beleave it while they keep tossing them meat why would they There pets that fly at the moment Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lab 10,979 Posted December 30, 2012 Report Share Posted December 30, 2012 Seen a lot in Surrey, the photos you've put up are probably taken around the feeding stations which are dotted about, they are primarily carrion eaters and I wouldn't think they would put much of a dent in the rabbit population and little in the hare.... I would say disease and the constant wet weather would have a lot more of an affect Cheers Be interesting to know facts. There's very few where I am, infact your very lucky to see even one but in larger numbers I'd imagine they could make a dent in the rabbit population. They love a rabbit. Never see them where I live mate, worked in Bracknell for 6 months and we would see them every day, a lovely looking bird... Never seen big numbers together and from what I understand the big gatherings you see are around he feeding stations... I'm sure they would take a few rabbits but couldn't see them making a big dent in the population..... Maybe not... Someone surely knows. The only one I have seen was about 5 mins from my house. It was on the ground and funnily enough it had killed a rabbit...:-) The dogs put it up, I didn't realise it was a kite until it was up in the sky and I saw the fork. It flew off in the direction of the lomond hills and on asking around its seen regular that way. I've always been led to believe that there main prey was rabbit? Then again if you listened to the 'buzzard experts' they only eat slugs and carrion... Lol 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stewie 3,387 Posted December 30, 2012 Report Share Posted December 30, 2012 Whatching some yesterday in mid wales only ever seen them fed do they take game would have to see it to beleave it while they keep tossing them meat why would they There pets that fly at the moment I'd go on the fact no one uses them for falconry for a reason mate!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tegater 789 Posted December 30, 2012 Report Share Posted December 30, 2012 Seen a lot in Surrey, the photos you've put up are probably taken around the feeding stations which are dotted about, they are primarily carrion eaters and I wouldn't think they would put much of a dent in the rabbit population and little in the hare.... I would say disease and the constant wet weather would have a lot more of an affect Cheers Be interesting to know facts. There's very few where I am, infact your very lucky to see even one but in larger numbers I'd imagine they could make a dent in the rabbit population. They love a rabbit. Never see them where I live mate, worked in Bracknell for 6 months and we would see them every day, a lovely looking bird... Never seen big numbers together and from what I understand the big gatherings you see are around he feeding stations... I'm sure they would take a few rabbits but couldn't see them making a big dent in the population..... Maybe not... Someone surely knows. The only one I have seen was about 5 mins from my house. It was on the ground and funnily enough it had killed a rabbit...:-) The dogs put it up, I didn't realise it was a kite until it was up in the sky and I saw the fork. It flew off in the direction of the lomond hills and on asking around its seen regular that way.I've always been led to believe that there main prey was rabbit? Then again if you listened to the 'buzzard experts' they only eat slugs and carrion... Lol Experts being the RSPB............. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stewie 3,387 Posted December 30, 2012 Report Share Posted December 30, 2012 Seen a lot in Surrey, the photos you've put up are probably taken around the feeding stations which are dotted about, they are primarily carrion eaters and I wouldn't think they would put much of a dent in the rabbit population and little in the hare.... I would say disease and the constant wet weather would have a lot more of an affect Cheers Be interesting to know facts. There's very few where I am, infact your very lucky to see even one but in larger numbers I'd imagine they could make a dent in the rabbit population. They love a rabbit. Never see them where I live mate, worked in Bracknell for 6 months and we would see them every day, a lovely looking bird... Never seen big numbers together and from what I understand the big gatherings you see are around he feeding stations... I'm sure they would take a few rabbits but couldn't see them making a big dent in the population..... Maybe not... Someone surely knows. The only one I have seen was about 5 mins from my house. It was on the ground and funnily enough it had killed a rabbit...:-) The dogs put it up, I didn't realise it was a kite until it was up in the sky and I saw the fork. It flew off in the direction of the lomond hills and on asking around its seen regular that way. I've always been led to believe that there main prey was rabbit? Then again if you listened to the 'buzzard experts' they only eat slugs and carrion... Lol did it carry the rabbit off mate?? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lab 10,979 Posted December 30, 2012 Report Share Posted December 30, 2012 Seen a lot in Surrey, the photos you've put up are probably taken around the feeding stations which are dotted about, they are primarily carrion eaters and I wouldn't think they would put much of a dent in the rabbit population and little in the hare.... I would say disease and the constant wet weather would have a lot more of an affect Cheers Be interesting to know facts. There's very few where I am, infact your very lucky to see even one but in larger numbers I'd imagine they could make a dent in the rabbit population. They love a rabbit. Never see them where I live mate, worked in Bracknell for 6 months and we would see them every day, a lovely looking bird... Never seen big numbers together and from what I understand the big gatherings you see are around he feeding stations... I'm sure they would take a few rabbits but couldn't see them making a big dent in the population..... Maybe not... Someone surely knows. The only one I have seen was about 5 mins from my house. It was on the ground and funnily enough it had killed a rabbit...:-) The dogs put it up, I didn't realise it was a kite until it was up in the sky and I saw the fork. It flew off in the direction of the lomond hills and on asking around its seen regular that way. I've always been led to believe that there main prey was rabbit? Then again if you listened to the 'buzzard experts' they only eat slugs and carrion... Lol did it carry the rabbit off mate?? No it had a Lab about to grab it so it decided to f**k off sharpish.... Lol Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lab 10,979 Posted December 30, 2012 Report Share Posted December 30, 2012 Seen a lot in Surrey, the photos you've put up are probably taken around the feeding stations which are dotted about, they are primarily carrion eaters and I wouldn't think they would put much of a dent in the rabbit population and little in the hare.... I would say disease and the constant wet weather would have a lot more of an affect Cheers Be interesting to know facts. There's very few where I am, infact your very lucky to see even one but in larger numbers I'd imagine they could make a dent in the rabbit population. They love a rabbit. Never see them where I live mate, worked in Bracknell for 6 months and we would see them every day, a lovely looking bird... Never seen big numbers together and from what I understand the big gatherings you see are around he feeding stations... I'm sure they would take a few rabbits but couldn't see them making a big dent in the population..... Maybe not... Someone surely knows. The only one I have seen was about 5 mins from my house. It was on the ground and funnily enough it had killed a rabbit...:-) The dogs put it up, I didn't realise it was a kite until it was up in the sky and I saw the fork. It flew off in the direction of the lomond hills and on asking around its seen regular that way.I've always been led to believe that there main prey was rabbit? Then again if you listened to the 'buzzard experts' they only eat slugs and carrion... Lol Experts being the RSPB............. Theres been a couple on here who said the same thing...... Hook beak lovers.... Lol Quote Link to post Share on other sites
AirgunGuy 362 Posted December 30, 2012 Report Share Posted December 30, 2012 They can definitely take a rabbit...just ask a few Ghillies on Deeside (Aberdeenshire). Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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