Buzzard or Honey Buzzard?

[dillotest0]

I decided to go outside today to see what I could see in my garden, and what was in the fields adjacent. There used to be sheep in the fields until some recent times... so the rabbits formerly often seen are now rarities there. But I wouldn't be surprised if they are still there... though I digress
I happened to see this raptor outside today and decided to try indentifying what it was. I figured it was a kind of buzzard... but never was truly happy with identifying it full stop at either one.
But I basically have it boiled down to either of those two...
input would be much appreciated

 

[lintworm]

Common buzzard. Time of year alone is already for the ID at the moment, as honey buzzards will be in Africa by now. Bu the head, tail and wing are all give-aways too.

 

[Swampy]

I've always found in person that honey buzzards have vibes much more like a small osprey than a common buzzard, and the smaller head is noticeable.

This is definitely a common buzzard.

 

[Lafone]

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I decided to go outside today to see what I could see in my garden, and what was in the fields adjacent. There used to be sheep in the fields until some recent times... so the rabbits formerly often seen are now rarities there. But I wouldn't be surprised if they are still there... though I digress
I happened to see this raptor outside today and decided to try indentifying what it was. I figured it was a kind of buzzard... but never was truly happy with identifying it full stop at either one.
But I basically have it boiled down to either of those two...
input would be much appreciated

For the rabbits it usually needs to be early morning or dusk.

 

[gentle lemur]

If you saw it recently, it was almost certainly a common buzzard. Honey buzzards migrate to Africa around September (RSPB).