Raptor ID? (1 Viewer)

Fulmar

Well-known member

• Jun 2, 2004

• #1

Hi all,

This distant raptor was photographed while it was hanging motionless in the air over a riverine area in eastern Belgium at the end of May.

Although I think I know what it is, I am interested to see if you come to the same conclusion.

The fourth photo is the same as the second one but digitally enlarged, maybe it helps a little bit.

Thanks for looking into this.

Peter

 

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Steve G

RAINBIRDER

• Jun 2, 2004

• #2

Looks like a Marsh Harrier to me, a cream-crown. Am I wildly off the mark or can I claim a coconut?

 

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HH75

Well-known member

• Jun 2, 2004

• #3

Hi Peter,
I agree,seems to be a female-type Marsh Harrier.The crown seems to be cream,and the tail shape would also rule out Black Kite.
Harry

 

Joern Lehmhus

Well-known member

• Jun 3, 2004

• #4

I´d also think this to be a Marsh Harrier, due to the reasons given by Harry.

 

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Bubbs

Well-known member

• Jun 3, 2004

• #5

Steve G said:

Looks like a Marsh Harrier to me, a cream-crown. Am I wildly off the mark or can I claim a coconut?

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Give that man a coconut!

 

Jane Turner

Well-known member

• Jun 3, 2004

• #6

As you know I love to disagree.... but I can't. With that wing-shape it really can only be Marsh Harrier, Dark Phase Booted Eagle or Black Kite........ and it looks like a Harrier!

 

Steve G

RAINBIRDER

• Jun 3, 2004

• #7

john barclay said:

Give that man a coconut!

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:bounce: Cheers B

 

Fulmar

Well-known member

• Jun 3, 2004

• #8

Thanks to all of you to confirm what I also thought that it was! The ID is now positive enough to be added as an addition to my GGBsC count! Steve, enjoy the coconut B

Peter