I almost missed this female Northern Harrier, but luckily I spotted her right in time. She was resting in the tall dry grass and seemed to be in no hurry to leave this place.
It's interesting, females are significantly larger than males and they usually take a role of the more dominant and larger hunter.
Northern Harriers are migratory birds, and females generally head south slightly earlier than males during migration.
At the end of our meeting the female took off and flew towards me for a few seconds and this was quiet unusual behavior.
The Northern Harrier is known for its distinctive "hawk-like" flight, flying low to the ground in search of prey.
Generally, life is good.
La tercera imagen es impresionante en su naturalidad.
ReplyDeleteAbrazos Kaya.
Muy bonita su presencia. Siempre emigrando de un lado para otro buscando la mejor temperatura.
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Prachtige foto's van de Kiekendief Kaya.
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Groetjes Tinie
Una bella rapaz y unas buenas fotografías, sobre todo la tercera, es impresionante. Me ha sorprendido la envergadura de las alas.
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What a precious moment and a gorgeous animal. Your great images show us the beauty of nature, Kaya.
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Muy bella esta serie de imagenes que nos brindas de esta tan bella ave.
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Unas fotografías perfectas llenas de detalles entre los que destacan los ojos y el vistoso pico del aguilucho.
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Muy buenas, Kaya, la ultima es espectacular, con las alas abiertas al máximo.
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I had been browsing here yesterday when the phone rang and I was caught up in a conversation and didn't comment. Had to come back - Beautiful photos.
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