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Live stream reveals rare bird of prey's nest
- Ashdown Forest is live-streaming a nesting honey buzzard pair in Sussex — they’ve laid two eggs and can be watched 24/7 via the Ashdown Forest and Sussex Ornithological Society websites (exact nest location is being kept secret).
- The footage is revealing unusual behaviour — the male was filmed sitting on the nest for 22 hours straight and audio has captured odd clicking and subtle whistling from the female.
- Honey buzzards are secretive migrants (returning from West Africa), feed on wasp larvae, and there are only about 130–150 pairs in the UK, making this a rare viewing opportunity.
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