08/08/2022
We had a close encounter with a young buzzard today. I guess the poor wee thing had flown into our balcony window, although neither of us heard the bang. He (I have no idea how to determine the s*x of a young buzzard so I am going to presume he's a he) sat there quietly on the deck as I approached him. I got all gloved up, just in case - what a jessie! He made just a gentle protest as I picked him up and then stood on my outstretched arm for perhaps 10 seconds, unrestrained, before catching the wind and soaring above the house, none the worse for our chance meeting. During that brief moment, however, he turned his head very deliberately and looked at me with those raptor eyes. I got the distinct impression I was being evaluated as a food source! Very special experience and delighted he wasn't harmed.
