Most of the times you see a buzzard it will be soaring in the sky, often too high up to make out much detail. You will also be able to hear its cry from a great distance. They will perch on posts and trees, often old dead trees. The buzzard is one of the larger birds of prey to be seen at Cragside and can be recognised by its broad wing shape and patterning. Their wings usually have a dark area at the front, a pale band in the middle and a dark trailing edfe. They also have a pale U-shape on their chest. This was one of three soaring over the car park.