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A surprise
delia todd

A surprise (Circus aeruginosus)

I was travelling on a narrow road up the hill at the back of town when two birds in flight grabbed my attention.

Sadly, by the time I'd safely pulled the car over and got out they were very much higher and I only ended with silhouettes.

I'd thought Hen Harriers (as they'd historically bred in the area before the windfarm!) but really wasn't too sure.

IDers on here thought more likely Marsh Harriers, which would be a first for me in the area.
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Habitat
Mixed upland pasture and woodland
Location
Blairgowrie, Perthshire
Date taken
22 April 2019
Scientific name
Circus aeruginosus
Equipment used
Fuji Finepix HS50 Sports Mode Continuous
KC Foggin
Staff member
Opus Editor
Supporter
Well, whichever they are, you got yourself a lovely aerial image of these soaring birds of prey girl.
 
j toon
congratulations on whichever delia on spotting these harriers...well done.....
 
wilberfloss
Hen or Marsh, D, your
shot is a good illustration
of the expanse of
three-dimensional
space in which the birds
exist, so often lacking
in photographs.
Commendable.
 
B
beautiful composition, Delia!!! always a thrill to see harriers, no matter what species. Top job, many tfs!!!

many thanks for my spinetail and flycatcher in Opus, much appreciated.
 
aloktewari
Opus Editor
Supporter
Lovely silhouette shot and narrative, Delia ... superb work ... tfs ...
 

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