Montagues or Hen Harrier in France last week (1 Viewer)

shrikedive1

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• Jul 13, 2019

• #1

I think this is a Hen Harrier I wonder if you could help thx

 

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shrikedive1

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• Jul 13, 2019

• #2

And why is it carrying what looks like a stone?

 

Arsenal Birder

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• Jul 13, 2019

• #3

Honey Buzzard for me

 

stevo

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• Jul 13, 2019

• #4

Male Honey buzzard.Carrying a wasp comb.

 

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Gleb Berloff

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• Jul 13, 2019

• #5

shrikedive1 said:

I think this is a Hen Harrier I wonder if you could help thx

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That is definitely a honey-buzzard. The best identification guide is in that large eye- no other raptor I've seen has such a pop-eyed stare. Also, the small bill, long tail and neck can also aid identification. For a ringtail hen harrier the bird would have had an owl-like face, five fingers on the wings and a longer tail as well as a brown colouration of the head. The grey head also gives it away.

 

shrikedive1

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• Jul 13, 2019

• #6

thx thats very helpful

 

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Earnest lad

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• Jul 14, 2019

• #7

lovely photo

 

KenM

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• Jul 14, 2019

• #8

Yes, a nice capture!

Cheers

 

rollingthunder

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• Jul 14, 2019

• #9

Nice Honey Buzzard shot:t:

Laurie -

 

Edwin Sapatsch

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• Jul 14, 2019

• #10

Great Pic

Definitely carrying portion of wasp nest.

 

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Mark Batten

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• Jul 14, 2019

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Decent photo of a Honey Buzzard