Northern Harrier Technique For Taking Off In Thick Brush
Northern Harriers often dive into thick vegetation after prey. Getting out of there can be tricky.
Category: Northern Harriers
Northern Harrier In Golden Light
Good Luck With The Furcula Today Everyone!
Northern Harriers – Why It’s Wise To Be Wary While You’re Eating
The winter of 2008 was cold and brutal in northern Utah which put a lot of stress on birds. More than once I noticed ducks frozen into the ice at dawn.
A Strange-looking Cormorant
This juvenile cormorant immediately caught my eye as being different from the others it was with.
A Serendipitous Male Northern Harrier (and my trip from hell…)
During my camping trips I’ve learned to expect the unexpected, both good and bad. But so far this trip has been over the top with the latter.
Harrier Takeoff – I’ve Never Seen A Raptor Wing Twisted Into Such A Shape
Birds and their feathers continue to surprise me with what they can do when they need to.
Northern Harriers Transferring Food In Mid-air
A Harrier, A Warbler And An Owl From Yesterday
Today I thought I’d post a little variety from yesterday in Box Elder County, Utah.
Northern Harrier Takeoff From An Old Wooden Post
Northern Harriers are notoriously skittish but this may be the “tamest” harrier I’ve ever encountered.
An Unusual Encounter With A Northern Harrier And A Junco
Both of these birds did something out of the ordinary as they interacted with each other and with me.
A Few Recent Birds and Field Observations
Today’s post is a mixed bag of recent birds I’ve photographed and some observations (with photos) from the field.
