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21-08-2008, 02:20 PM
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| |  What is this bird of prey?
Bird of prey sitting under a tree by the river Spey Aviemore in Scotland August 2008
Brown plumage with buff/gold head and neck
Yellow feet
Yellow/black beak
Can anyone please identify it?  |
21-08-2008, 02:25 PM
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| | | Re: What is this bird of prey?
It looks like a juv Buzzard,nice pic!  |
21-08-2008, 02:31 PM
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| | | Re: What is this bird of prey?
I've not seen one, but is Juv Marsh Harrier a possibility here? Particularly thinking of the golden head and mask. |
21-08-2008, 02:31 PM
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| | | Re: What is this bird of prey?
Young Marsh Harrier, perhaps? |
21-08-2008, 02:38 PM
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| | | Re: What is this bird of prey?
Yes, a young Marsh Harrier. Though wasn't aware of them breeding so far north.
Regards, Chris
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21-08-2008, 02:40 PM
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| | | Re: What is this bird of prey?
Def Marsh Harrier nice picture by the way.
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21-08-2008, 05:50 PM
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| | | Re: What is this bird of prey?
Agree, Marsh Harrier, but like Chris was surprised this was seen so far north. They are doing very well in recent years. |
21-08-2008, 06:21 PM
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| | | Re: What is this bird of prey?
There was one in Aberdeenshire yesterday, wonder if it was the same one? |
21-08-2008, 06:43 PM
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| |  Re: What is this bird of prey?
Orcababe
this is without doubt a juv marsh harrier can you find out what the breeding status is up there, its unusual to hear of them up your way  but don't let slip exact locations or you know what will happen 
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21-08-2008, 08:27 PM
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| | | Re: What is this bird of prey?
Marsh harriers have been colonizing Scotland since the late 80's, here's a link with some decent info.. Scottish Raptor Groups - The Marsh Harrier | | | |
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