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Marsh Harrier Timing (1 Viewer)

AndyII

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Good evening all,

We were out today in the flood plain north of the Bydgoszcz canal (north central Poland). We spotted what I think was a Marsh Harrier just hanging out in a tree overlooking the lowground. I would guess that Marsh Harriers wouldn't be here yet...thoughts? Have they returned yet?

There is of course a strong chance it could have been a female Hen Harrier. We saw 3 or 4 Hen Harriers today too.

Had a gray, streaked head with dark "eyeliner" though. Black-tipped tail, and overall chestnut brown on the back and wing coverts. A little white splashed on the shoulder. I couldn't see the chest or rump.

Any how, thoughts?
 
Thanks. It was a good day all around. At one point there was a hen harrier hunting low with a kestrel hovering right above and the marsh harrier glaring at them from the tree.
 
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