General Discussion
@ Fred Have pulled up close to a Buzzard in the car many times and they are not at all bothered, but, when that car door opens up, that's a different story. They don't hang around as soon as that happens.
@User 4549 Sorry my friend, but not a Sparrowhawk. Wrong colours and markings and too big.
Hi Fred. Looks like a Buzzard. Probably there as it is out of sight from other scavangers such as crows and the like. Although the Buzzard is a larger bird, they tend to be scared of other birds such as crows.
Couldn't agree more BN. An excellent weekend so far. Well organised and the Air Show committee should be proud of what they have achieved.
Well said hedgehog.
@Brooklyn Bridge . Well done to you and have a great time.
@Brazilnut . My thoughts exactly. A superb day and only one fair ride . Never seen the lawn so busy, and that includes this years carnival week. I sincerely hope the CC took notice that we can have a great time without a fair taking over the carnival. Congratulations to the Airshow committee for showing exactly what Dawlish want and what a decent committee are capable of ...
I hear it is scheduled to touch down at the Warren between 1000-1100 this morning. Well worth a look if you are into that sort of thing.
@Mcjrpc Thanks for posting. Extremely interesting to view. 10/10.
@leatash . Yes, it states that the day starts at 1130, but the reds dont depart Exeter Airport until 1146, arriving here just a few minutes later. From the Exeter Airport Website. 24 August - 9 Hawks depart (11:46) for display - Dawlish 24 August - 9 Hawks return (12:25) Edit. Just re-read leatash post and Duckileaks is right in saying that that is the date of the ...
