Abstract A Long-legged Buzzard Buteo rufinus of the nominate form on mainland Shetland and then Fair Isle, on 1st September 2019, has been accepted as the first record for Britain. The details of the bird’s discovery, subsequent identification and the assessment process are given here.

Introduction
The Long-legged Buzzard Buteo rufinus breeds from North Africa east to Cent

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