"Mike Lyle" wrote in message
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Brian wrote:
"Janet Baraclough" wrote in message
[...]
That sounds more like sparrowhawks. Buzzards are too unwieldy
in
flight to catch small birds on the wing or hopping about in hedges
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Definitely buzzards. [...]

[...fascinating stuff anipped...]

Is that behaviour developed ad hoc for particular local conditions,
or could it spread permanently to the entire population? I presume
the former.

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Mike.
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Most likely very local. I think that it just shows that they can
learn as well as any other animal~and can take advantage. However, if they
remain totally protected, then those with the least fear will thrive and
predominate.
Best Wishes Brian.