Ringtail Harrier, Tacumshin Lake, Ireland (1 Viewer)

[BirdPics]

Saw this ringtail Harrier yesterday at Tacumshin Lake, Ireland and between me and a few others in the field couldn't decide on Hen or Montagues. Any opinions would be helpful. Thanks

 

[Ratal]

Juvenile Hen

Compact, streaking, broad arm.

 

[HLousa]

Agree with juv hen harrier. Compact structure, 5 visible fingers, underparts streaking over pale ocre background.

 

[BirdPics]

That's that then! Thanks

 

[Ratal]

That's that then! Thanks

Brilliant pics and it is always a good birding day when you see a Harrier!