Birds
Blauwe Kiekendief

Hen Harrier

Hen Harrier

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The Hen Harrier is a medium-sized raptor renowned for its graceful, low-level flight over open country. Males are distinctively grey, while females and juveniles are brown with a prominent white rump.
Where to spot
Found in open habitats such as grasslands, moorlands, marshes, and agricultural fields across North America, Europe, and Asia.
How to spot
Look for its characteristic low-level hunting flight with wings held in a shallow V-shape, quartering over fields. Males are unmistakable with their pale grey plumage; females and juveniles are identified by their streaky brown appearance and bright white rump.
When to spot
Year-round in some resident populations, but more conspicuous during migration and the breeding season (spring/summer). Winter communal roosts can offer excellent viewing opportunities.
Blauwe Kiekendief
Blauwe Kiekendief
Credits: Foto door Frank Cone: https://www.pexels.com/nl-nl/foto/natuur-vliegen-vleugels-dieren-in-het-wild-20746817/
Hen Harriers are famous for their spectacular 'sky-dancing' courtship display, where the male performs a series of dramatic aerial dives and rolls to impress the female.
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Simeon
Simeon
4 months ago
Hen Harrier
Otterlo, Gelderland
Spotted Hen Harrier
Spotted Hen Harrier
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Patricia
Patricia
2 months ago
Hen Harrier
Lelystad, Flevoland
Spotted Hen Harrier
Spotted Hen Harrier
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Stefan
Stefan
4 months ago
Hen Harrier
Oostzaan, Noord-Holland
Spotted Hen Harrier
Spotted Hen Harrier
+65
Witte vleugels met een zwarte tip. Dit moest hem wel zijn Op waarneming.nl gezien dat iemand anders hem op dezelfde tijd en plek ook gezien heeft. Houd altijd je ogen open
Lifer
Trekvogel
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wasRuben
wasRuben
5 months ago
Hen Harrier
Spotted Hen Harrier
Spotted Hen Harrier
+65
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Bert
Bert
5 months ago
Hen Harrier
Coevorden, Drenthe
Spotted Hen Harrier
Spotted Hen Harrier
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Judith
Judith
5 months ago
Hen Harrier
Coevorden, Drenthe
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