Common Buzzard nests, nest trees and prey remains in Avon

By Robin Prytherch Abstract Detailed records of 108 Common Buzzard Buteo buteo nests were kept during 1997–2004 as part of a long-term study of the species in Avon. Various aspects of the nest were measured, including size and supporting structure, height above ground, and height and species of tree. Nests varied in size from 1,244 to 4,196 cm². Larger broods were in the biggest nests, and w...