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August 13, 2008 | 12:01
am
Lovely shot of a hawk -- a harrier? -- flying low, seeming to look right at the photographer. Can anyone help with the ID?
--Veronique de Turenne
Photo: Larry / Your Scene
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This raptor is a Northern Harrier.
Catherine Waters
Western Field Ornithologists
Posted by: catherine waters | August 13, 2008 at 02:38 AM
Yes, a young northern harrier. The photo shows the facial disks well, which are unique in harriers among hawks. Also, the shape/posture is distinctive, with wings held at a high 'V' and feet dangling.
Posted by: Dan Cooper | August 13, 2008 at 05:44 AM
The hawk seems to be a juvenile Northern Harrier (or Marsh Hawk) according to my son. I sent the picture to him in Florida.
Posted by: Tom Green | August 13, 2008 at 07:27 AM