Hen Harrier
Hen Harrier
45
18 hours ago
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+4
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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.
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.
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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Spotted
- Recently spotted
- 4259 (Seen in the last 3 months)
- Last spotted
- 18 hours ago
Monthly observations
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Remi
2 weeks ago
Hen Harrier
Baarn, Utrecht
+60
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