Saturday, November 2, 2013

Northern Harrier


Northern Harrier they fly low over grassy fields or marsh.  They have a long, slim, rounded wings and a long tail with white on their rump.  Their head is small.  They have a well-defined facial discs like the owl. 
They are fairly common.  They make their nests on the ground in tall reeds or grasses.  It depends on the population of the rodents on how successful the site is.  They often associate with the Short-eared Owls.
 
DesertDale took these photos at the East Wetlands in Yuma.

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