Buzzard Calls (1 Viewer)

[Jack Luminous]

Standing in my parents' garden in Baldock the other day I heard the call of buzzards. I looked up and saw 3 buzzards circling, more or less over the town, and the calling continued. My dad asked me 'Why are they calling?'

I found I couldn't really answer. I mumbled something about contact calls, but realised that so many basic things about birds I cannot answer. I could answer why various other birds sing, but why the circling buzzards are calling, I don't know.

Assuming that this is probably a very obvious thing, I'd be glad if someone could put me out of my ignorance.

 

[sorceresselite]

Buzzards are very vocal birds, at this time of the year their mating so their calls are more frequent.

 

[Lmc3598]

Buzzard often call toe each other, particularly pairs between each other. Whenever there are three buzzards, usually only two of them are calling as they are a pair. I have never understood the need for the third buzzard. One time I saw three buzzards circling while riding my bike, then one of them flew low over me and gave a horrible ear piercing shriek. The only other time I've heard that horrible noise was when three crows were attacking a buzzard, possibly the same one. Again it flew quite low. Perhaps it is a distress call, but if you ask me it just makes others distressed as well!