A welcome gap in the weather. After leaving the main road, en route to The Mantles’ estate, I spied a buzzard perching on a post at the side of the road. I cut my speed and approached slowly, coming to a halt next to this beautiful raptor who, other than giving me a derisory glance, paid little heed. Just as I drew my camera he looked me in the eye, and said “no paparazzi”, effortlessly gliding across the field to find a little more privacy.
Gone
Off The Edge Gardening 
“Paparazzi” or “pasty”? 😉 I will, of course, soon make you squirm at the thought of one of the latter and, thus, free you from risk of future episodes of discomfort. 😉
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Always a friend 🙂
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Good shot Gill. You were lucky to spot him. Or her.
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I was, it was a lovely encounter. 🙂
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He (or she) speaks Italian?
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Of course!
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Birds are ALWAYS doing that to me. As soon as I reach for the camera… poof! Gone!
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They are mean!
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Except Robins 🙂
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Great photo, they do tend to wing it a second too soon!
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