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Marsh Harrier attacking Hare (1 Viewer)

Himalaya said:
I was looking online and came across this blog and saw a photo of a Marsh Harrier attacking a Hare. Just scroll down and see.

http://www.birdwatchinglancashire.co.uk/?catu003d0u0026pagedu003d91&paged=110
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Don't think it would be actually attacking the hare with the intention of making it prey. It might be chasing it from territory but the risk of damage to the harrier would be very substantial. female Goshawks can struggle with Brown Hares and they're much better equipped than a Marsh Harrier
 
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