Dovestone gets the buzz
Date published: 14 November 2014
A ROUGH-LEGGED buzzard, pictured over the reservoir
SCORES of bird watchers are flocking to Saddleworth’s Dovestone reservoir to catch sight of rare rough-legged buzzards.
Three birds have taken up residence after flying in from Scandinavia. Their flights have attracted groups of avid twitchers.
Dave O’Hare, RSPB’s Dovestone site manager, said: “These are the first rough-legged buzzards to have stayed in the area for many years. It’s a real treat for local birdwatchers.”
Tim Melling, the RSPB’s senior conservation officer, said: “The birds could hang around until March, but are likely to move away to the coast if snow blankets the hills.”
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