The Hen Harrier has declined dramatically as an English breeding bird with currently less than 20 pairs giving it the unwelcome distinction of being are rarest breeding bird of prey.
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| Hen Harrier - male |
Saturday, 20 October 2012
Hen Harrier - male tail end
Generally a quiet day, the summer migrants have all gone and the winter visitors are just starting to arrive. the day was brightened considerably however by an adult male Hen Harrier on East Moor. It appeared from behind me and before I could get the camera it was already travelling away so the photos are not the most exciting.
The Hen Harrier has declined dramatically as an English breeding bird with currently less than 20 pairs giving it the unwelcome distinction of being are rarest breeding bird of prey.
The Hen Harrier has declined dramatically as an English breeding bird with currently less than 20 pairs giving it the unwelcome distinction of being are rarest breeding bird of prey.
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