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TrollJester · Tuesday 12th May 2009, 18:58

Think I saw a Marsh Harrier on the north shore of the river Tay at Monorgan (between Invergowrie and Longforgan).
It flew low with occasional upward swoops. I've seen many birds of prey but this was a new one to me, and this seems the most likely candidate. It did seem very large with a wingspan much wider than a buzzard & more like a heron. Mostly light brown with black wingtips. Immpressive!

**KCFoggin** · Tuesday 12th May 2009, 19:00

Hi there and a warm welcome to you from the entire staff here at BirdForum

You might want to duplicate your query in the Bird Identification sub-forum as you're likely to get quite a few suggestions.

**delia todd** · Tuesday 12th May 2009, 19:09

Hi TrollJester and a warm welcome from me too

Well done with the Marsh Harrier - aren't they superb birds.

Keep an eye on the Scottish Bash Discussion thread We usually have a few each year and they are all great fun. You'd be most welcome to join us if you can manage.

D

kinnordyvolunteer · Tuesday 12th May 2009, 21:09

Hi trolljester

You should come along to the local RSPB group which meets once a month between Sept and April. We also have outdoor meetings and have one coming up at the end of this month, when we are going to Dunkeld and loch of the lowes. You are more than welcome to join us.

Darell

TrollJester · Tuesday 12th May 2009, 21:26

Superb, it was spectacular Delia! As I'd never seen one before I wondered if was a foriegn import that had escaped and it was only after consulting books & online images I realised it was in all probability a Marsh Harrier. Are they more common up here now? And thanks for the invite to 'The Bash' might just come along. Cheerz

Archibald D. · Tuesday 12th May 2009, 21:53

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Originally Posted by TrollJester

Think I saw a Marsh Harrier on the north shore of the river Tay at Monorgan (between Invergowrie and Longforgan).
It flew low with occasional upward swoops. I've seen many birds of prey but this was a new one to me, and this seems the most likely candidate. It did seem very large with a wingspan much wider than a buzzard & more like a heron. Mostly light brown with black wingtips. Immpressive!

I lived at no.8 Holding Longforgan for a short time during the war,the bottom end of their fields led through an avenue of trees directly into Castle Huntley where we were free to roam around the grounds and also to the castle which was wide open to the world and completely unvandalised, a few years after the war on return visits to the holding, the Castle became an establishment for wayward young women and run by nuns, I often delivered strawberries to them and had to run the gauntlet of young cat calling young girls.The Castle as you will know is now a penal establishment.I did enjoy living and revisiting the area and remember Snabs where all the cyclists gathered from Dundee. Thanks for brining back some lovely memories.
. Regards Dougie

**robinm** · Wednesday 13th May 2009, 06:07

Hi and welcome to BirdForum

**Fritz73** · Wednesday 13th May 2009, 07:24

Hola! Welcome to Birdforum.

kinnordyvolunteer · Wednesday 13th May 2009, 19:53

The Marsh Harriers didnt have a good year last year, but seem to be doing ok this year, so far...fingers crossed!!

Raptor 01 · Wednesday 13th May 2009, 21:51

Hello and welcome to BirdForum.

Geoff.

Tuesday 12th May 2009, 18:58	#1
TrollJester Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Dundee Posts: 4	Hi all from Dundee in Scotland! Think I saw a Marsh Harrier on the north shore of the river Tay at Monorgan (between Invergowrie and Longforgan). It flew low with occasional upward swoops. I've seen many birds of prey but this was a new one to me, and this seems the most likely candidate. It did seem very large with a wingspan much wider than a buzzard & more like a heron. Mostly light brown with black wingtips. Immpressive!

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delia todd Moderator but.......If I say the wrong thing put it down to Senior Moments Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Perthshire Posts: 90,237 My location	Hi TrollJester and a warm welcome from me too Well done with the Marsh Harrier - aren't they superb birds. Keep an eye on the Scottish Bash Discussion thread We usually have a few each year and they are all great fun. You'd be most welcome to join us if you can manage. D __________________ In between goals is a thing called life, that has to be lived and enjoyed 2006 63, 2007 52, 2008 46, 2009 32, 2010 31, 2011 27 Total 81 Latest Patch tick: Magpie The only true wisdom is knowing you know nothing - Socrates
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Tuesday 12th May 2009, 21:09	#4
kinnordyvolunteer Darell Berthon Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Dundee, Scotland Posts: 815	Hi trolljester You should come along to the local RSPB group which meets once a month between Sept and April. We also have outdoor meetings and have one coming up at the end of this month, when we are going to Dunkeld and loch of the lowes. You are more than welcome to join us. Darell

Tuesday 12th May 2009, 21:26	#5
TrollJester Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Dundee Posts: 4	Superb, it was spectacular Delia! As I'd never seen one before I wondered if was a foriegn import that had escaped and it was only after consulting books & online images I realised it was in all probability a Marsh Harrier. Are they more common up here now? And thanks for the invite to 'The Bash' might just come along. Cheerz

Wednesday 13th May 2009, 19:53	#9
kinnordyvolunteer Darell Berthon Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Dundee, Scotland Posts: 815	The Marsh Harriers didnt have a good year last year, but seem to be doing ok this year, so far...fingers crossed!!

Wednesday 13th May 2009, 21:51	#10
Raptor 01 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Eastbourne East Sussex UK Posts: 1,602	Hello and welcome to BirdForum. Geoff.

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