With at least four Marsh Harriers hunting the reserve, it is not surprising that someone occasionally sees one of them make a kill. On this occasion it is our first-year male and after killing and feasting on his catch, he was forced to move on with it as the local Carrion Crows were becoming a little too bold in their thieving attempts....
As for what he has.... Like Trevor Oakley (who took these images) I too thought Teal but I am now wondering if it is young Moorhen as it seems to have trailing legs and uniform brown wings....
10-2-14