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Northern Harrier
jmorlan

Northern Harrier (Circus hudsonius)

Same bird as previous showing distinct white patch on its uppertail coverts. This species typically quarters low over open marshes and grasslands. The owl-like facial disk is said to help focus sound helping the bird to locate prey
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Location
Pacifica, San Mateo County, California, USA.
Date taken
01 May 2020
Scientific name
Circus hudsonius
Equipment used
Canon PowerShot SX60 HS
wonderview
Nice flight shot and interesting info. Always like seeing some of a bird's behaviour jotted down along with the photo. Many tfs!
 
delia todd
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A lovely flight capture you've got here Joe, shows that 'ring tail' very nicely.

Well done lad.
 

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