Fernando np
Well-known member
Hi,
This morning, I've been surprised by a marsh harrier laboriously eating on a roe deer. The mammals was a roadkill. The raptor was taking advantage of the flesh what had left without skin cause of the accident.
This bird is common in my area and this has been the first time I've seen one eating carrion. The same can be said about hen and montagu's harriers, also common. Eating carrion can't be a important source of food for harriers, at least here, in the middle of Spain.
I'd like to know your opinions.
Fernando
This morning, I've been surprised by a marsh harrier laboriously eating on a roe deer. The mammals was a roadkill. The raptor was taking advantage of the flesh what had left without skin cause of the accident.
This bird is common in my area and this has been the first time I've seen one eating carrion. The same can be said about hen and montagu's harriers, also common. Eating carrion can't be a important source of food for harriers, at least here, in the middle of Spain.
I'd like to know your opinions.
Fernando