15-01-2015, 07:48 PM
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Big Bird!
On my way into work this morning I was about a mile from work when I saw a large bird above the road.At first I thought it was a buzzard then I realised it was too big so I thought Red Kite as I've seen them in Bedfordshire many times.
Trying to look up at an ever-increasing angle while driving was impossible (and dangerous!) so my last glimpse told me this was NOT a Red Kite either!
This evening I've discovered that a Golden Eagle is on the loose after escaping its keeper today - I've just see a snap taken today on the internet and that was 2 miles from where I saw the big bird this morning so it looks like it could have been the eagle.
Just waiting to see Look East now!! stevmk2
15-01-2015, 10:57 PM
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Re: Big Bird!
Originally Posted by stevmk2
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On my way into work this morning I was about a mile from work when I saw a large bird above the road.At first I thought it was a buzzard then I realised it was too big so I thought Red Kite as I've seen them in Bedfordshire many times.
Trying to look up at an ever-increasing angle while driving was impossible (and dangerous!) so my last glimpse told me this was NOT a Red Kite either!
This evening I've discovered that a Golden Eagle is on the loose after escaping its keeper today - I've just see a snap taken today on the internet and that was 2 miles from where I saw the big bird this morning so it looks like it could have been the eagle.
Just waiting to see Look East now!! stevmk2
Steve, his name is Norman if it is the missing eagle. The owner is desperately trying to find him. It said on our local news to please phone the RSPB if you spot him.
They said he bit through his leg leathers and flew off. He is huge and has a 6ft wingspan they said. I hope nobody shoots him.
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