5ft wide, the killer that mews like a cat
Buzzards were almost hunted out of existence by gamekeepers frightened they would destroy their pheasants and grouse
Today, however, there are up to 68,000 following the introduction of restrictions on killing them
The birds – which live for around 12 years and mate for life – make a mewing sound like a cat
They are seen resting on fence posts and pylons and have a 5ft wingspan
A typical diet includes voles, mice, rats, rabbits and hares