Clutching at straws

Buse variable is the French name for our Common Buzzard and how apt it is.  We have all seen the complete range from almost dark chocolate brown to very pale individuals often misidentified as Rough-legged Buzzards.

There are dozens of Buzzards in this part of France in winter and the whole spectrum of plumages is present.  One pictured is the palest I have ever seen and almost white.

Weather still awful here but better conditions forecast for tomorrow.

You can tell I am clutching at straws.