uk raptor id (1 Viewer)

[capdegat]

very bad picture but I think this may be marsh harrier - juv perhaps.


thanks

les

 

[MichavdB]

very bad picture but I think this may be marsh harrier - juv perhaps.


thanks

les

Yes, Marsh Harrier.

 

[Ian Pritchard]

Agreed
Ian

 

[maltese falcon]

If I ever get a photo like that my life would be complete

 

[Barred Wobbler]

very bad picture but I think this may be marsh harrier - juv perhaps.


thanks

les

Your photo reminded me of this one in Spain in May.

 

[Biancone]

Yes, as others have said, a Marsh Harrier, but an older adult male not a juvenile. Juveniles are typically a fairly uniform 'sooty' or 'dark chocolate' brown, usually with creamy yellow cap and throat. Your bird shows elements of the brown-grey-black upper wing pattern of mature males, and an extensively silver grey tail (becomes more pale with age). Nice atmospheric image!