When it comes to identify Northern Harrier it's not difficult to distinguish an adult male from a female. Adult males are mostly gray above and white below, they have lemon-yellow eyes. Adult females are brownish.
When it comes to identify a juvenile Northern Harrier it's getting tricky because they very much resemble adult females. Today I saw a juvenile female Northern Harrier and was thrilled to photograph her.
You can see the unique facial disk around the face of this Harrier. It's not as prominent as it is in owls, you can see clearly it in this photo. The disc directs sound to the ears of Harrier.
Today was a warm day and the Northern Harrier was enjoying it .
Every wonderful encounter with a bird eventually comes to the end...
Generally, life is good!
A peculiar bird with a characteristic mask.
ReplyDeleteStrong, beautiful bird!
ReplyDeletePrecioso el aguilucho norteño, Kaya, muy bien fotografiado, buen trabajo.
ReplyDeleteSaludos.
Hola Kaya. Es un Aguilucho precioso y las fotos espectaculares. Muchas gracias. Besos.
ReplyDeleteUn precioso y altivo ave. Las fotografías son espectaculares con una gran nitidez.
ReplyDeleteUn abrazo y cuidate.
Muy bien captado, tanto en vuelo, como cuando descansa con toda tranquilidad.
ReplyDeleteBesos
A very interesting species of harrier which you show us, the photos are very beautiful, congratulations Kaya
ReplyDeleteHello Kaya,
ReplyDeleteWhat a great pictures. Fantastic how you have caught this wonderful bird.
Big compliments!!
Greetings, Marco
wow. gorgeous.
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