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A pale phase/pale morph common buzzard perches and flies

12. April 2025 - Wildlife

Pale morph buzzard perched on a fence post

This pale buzzard has been seen here a few times, perching on a fence post on our boundary.

It has strikingly white features compared to the usual buzzard plumage.

Pale morph buzzards seem to be a variant that varies across the country, being more common in SW England than around here.

Pale morph buzzard flying and showing its pale underside
Pale morph buzzard flying and showing its pale underwing and belly
Pale morph buzzard flying and showing its pale underside
Pale morph buzzard flying, rear above view
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