marsh harrier

A nice few hours at Holme yesterday, good sightings of Marshies, and a few odd bits and pieces. Wet and miserable here in Norfolk this morning, so no birding today.

As we are heading to Norfolk tomorrow, I thought I'd post a few from our Norfolk adventure back in March. Hope y'all have a great weekend, hope the weather and the birds are kind to y'all.

The Marsh Harriers at Strumpshaw Fen always keep a safe distance away but this one came a little closer than most. Magical birds to watch. Ron

One of the great sights of the Norfolk Broads. A Marsh Harrier drifting over the reedbeds at Strumpshaw Fen. Ron

I see lots of Marsh Harriers at Strumpshaw Fen. Unfortunately, they rarely come close enough for anything other than 'habitat shots'. It is still wonderful to watch them hunting over the reedbeds, though. Ron

Well Peeps, I am like the proverbial dog with two di*ks this morning. My daughter in Reading, Pennsylvania presented me with my fourth granddaughter Savannah Rose last night. Too late for me to go out and wet the baby's head, but rest assured, that job will be done today. Three from the boat, on...

Close encounter with this beautiful Harrier

Circled overhead at sunset whilst we waited for the local barn owl to show. I think I was happier to see this!

Wheldrake Ings, should have seen the Teal scatter!

Marsh Harrier

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Had fun with my young granddaughters for the past few days, now they are off to Paris, Barcelona, Lake Geneva etc... So no ice creams for me until they get back. Have a great weekend everybody, hope the weather and birds are good to y'all.

A Marsh Harrier hunting over the reedbeds at Strumpshaw Fen. I didn't realise just how long their legs are. Ron

Marsh Harrier

Marsh harrier Prey Pass To Juvenile Bird

Why does it seem that when ever you get a golden opportunity its always against a grey sky or poor light, on Sunday I had a Black Tern, Spoonbill and a very close marsh harrier all when the sun was behind cloud!!

I got this Marsh Harrier, cathing what I think is a hedgehog.

Marsh Harriers over the reedbeds at Strumpshaw yesterday. I don't know what is going on here but we saw a lot interaction between the birds and several food passes. Ron

Marsh Harrier

Marsh Harrier

Three more from the moving boat for y'all today. Great close-up views of these beauties from the boat.

The light had gone by this time, but it was good to watch this hunter go about his business across the reeds.