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u9jzp6

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• Apr 12, 2010

• #1

Can anyone identify this bird in these photographs? The bird in the close ups was circling the area depicted in the pictures with the wider angle of view.

Thanks,

 

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KenM

Well-known member

• Apr 12, 2010

• #2

Northern Harrier?

 

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emupilot

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• Apr 12, 2010

• #3

Photos 1 and 3 make it look like a Short-eared Owl to me.

 

birdboybowley

Well-known member.....apparently so ;)

• Apr 12, 2010

• #4

Agreed - with harrier I should add

 

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emupilot

Well-known member

• Apr 12, 2010

• #5

The head and face look very large (owl-size) to me in photo #3, but since the head/face in 1 and 5 don't appear that big maybe I'm reading photo #3 wrong.

 

KenM

Well-known member

• Apr 12, 2010

• #6

Tail is too long for SEO...certainly in keeping with a Harrier...Northern Harrier can appear to have a facial disc not unlike SEO especially when viewed from the front hence the suggestion.

 

phil baber

Clipped Wing

• Apr 13, 2010

• #7

KenM said:

Tail is too long for SEO...certainly in keeping with a Harrier...Northern Harrier can appear to have a facial disc not unlike SEO especially when viewed from the front hence the suggestion.

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This is a female/imm type Northern Harrier!

No SEO could desport those features...

Check the carpal area on the upperwing, then "drink in" everthing else!

The general proportions, at least, should give some clues...?