Back of a Hen Harrier, Isle of Islay

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Picture of a Hen Harrier seen from behind
Back of a Hen Harrier, Isle of Islay

Hen Harrier’s can be rather fast birds, gone past before you know it. Like this one, which I only managed to capture from behind after it had flown past the hide at Gruinart.

Hen Harrier at Gruinart (2), Isle of Islay

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Picture of a female Hen Harrier in low flight
Hen Harrier at Gruinart (2), Isle of Islay

Spotted at Gruinart, a Hen Harrier in low flight. Rare in many parts of the UK, a frequent sight on Islay.

Hen Harrier at Gruinart, Isle of Islay

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Picture of a Hen Harrier in flight over a wetlandA ringtail Hen Harrier in flight over the wetlands at Gruinart. Some geese on the ground as well.