Buzzard Finds Unexpected Habitat Near Droitwich Morrisons Supermarket

Birdwatchers spotted a buzzard near a Morrisons in Droitwich. These birds are becoming more common in Worcestershire. Experts think this one is seeking its own space.

Someone saw the buzzard on a lamppost at the store. It was picking up a stick with its beak. This sighting closely follows another recent sighting; it could be the same buzzard.

Deborah Murray saw it two weeks ago at the Morrisons. The photos make it look like it’s building a nest, but The Wildlife Trust thinks a nest is unlikely there.

Wendy Carter said the photos are probably of the same buzzard. Buzzards nest high in trees with sticks. This supermarket spot is not a good place for nesting.

Buzzard numbers have increased in recent decades. They were rare once in Worcestershire. Folks remember when you barely saw one.

Buzzards eat small animals like mice and rabbits. Worms and bugs are also on their menu. This could be a young buzzard finding its own territory.

The buzzard is now Britain’s most common bird of prey. It is a large bird with broad wings and has a short neck and tail. Buzzards hold their wings in a “V” shape when soaring.

Buzzards vary in color from dark to light brown, but they all have dark wing tips and striped tails. Their call sounds like a cat’s mew.