Honey Buzzard........

1 Aug - A sunny forecast, albeit with light winds, and a visit to Acres Down. I enjoy scanning here, with several raptors possible, and as usual Common Buzzards were the first to appear as the cloud burnt off. After 90 mins or so, I was scanning when I saw a large raptor being mobbed by a Sparrowhawk..... a male Honey Buzzard! Excellent views of the pale underparts, dark carpal patch, and the flat profile with elastic wingbeats. Superb ‘scope views of one of my favourite raptors. Also there - flyover Hawfinch and Crossbill, also Little Egret and Grey Heron.....also Redstart singing.