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Sorry about the non Butt, however I`m sure the like minded of us will appreciate a real quiz! Is this a Griffin Vulture?? Photo taken in the Andalucian area of Spain. Did also have Short Toed Eagle, and Bonellis! Thanks for any interest.

I thought the tail looks a big long for a Griffin. I took a liberty, and lightened it up a bit, if the shot is of the upper wing ( he would have to be doing some steep banking for this of course ) then the markings look right for a Griffin. But if that is the underside we are looking at, then I don't think it's a Griffin.
No help at all I know.
Here's one from the Hawk Conservancy, one bad tempered brute.

Gruditch

Many thanks for the reply and interest! Yes I am sure you are right about the tail!!
I have just had another gander through my Hamyln Guide, and come up with Boted Eagle as an idea??? Any other ideas would also be appreciated.

Definitely not a griffon. I immediately thought 'booted eagle' when I saw the picture, before I read your question. I've seen plenty of both and feel very comfy with the id of booted eagle, though I'm not an expert.

Guy

This is griffon from below (sorry about the picture quality - I don't have a birding camera):



Guy