Just returned from walking the dog along the North Downs. A buzzard flew along the edge of the downs with a creature (tail dangling) in its talons. It was quickly mobbed by several crows and then a sea gull. Although the buzzards are regularly mobbed, these birds appeared to be intent on getting the buzzard to release its captive. The buzzard appeared to take little notice of the chasing birds. This seems to confirm that the buzzards are nesting just a couple of miles to the east of here.
Another encounter with a fledgling: A tiny bird flew within six inches of my face. I am pretty sure it was a very young chiffchaff.
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