A bit like the Black Redstarts we are wondering if the Marsh Harriers may stay and breed this year. At the moment there would appear to be up to five birds using the area with adult, sub-adult and immature (brown) males and at least two large brown female types one of which at least is still retaining juvenile feathers. It is amazing enough that we get to see them nearly everyday now so to take that to another level would be amazing. What with our male Hen Harrier still out there scaring the life out of all and sundry it is a great time to visit and encounter some of our more spectacular aerial predators....
These great shots were taken by Wendy Marks of the immature female... Note the pale feather tips to the wing coverts...
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Howard Vaughan, Information Officer