Unknown Bird of Prey, Western WA, 3-17-18 (1 Viewer)

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garrettwhaynes

Member

• Mar 18, 2018

• #1

Hello,

Saw this bird of prey perched on a snag today at the Billy Frank Jr Nisqually Wildlife Refuge. There was a guy standing next to me who didn't really know what it was either, but said he was thinking Peregrine Falcon.

FYI, the photo was a little dark so I lightened it so that you can see the plumage patterns better.

Thanks!

 

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The Bird Nuts

Birding Duo

• Mar 18, 2018

• #2

It's a Northern Harrier with that owl-like face.

 

Jeff Hopkins

Just another...observer

• Mar 18, 2018

• #3

Agreed

 

Microtus

Maryland USA (he/him)

• Mar 18, 2018

• #4

I agree on Northern Harrier.