Watched from the old / south hide at Gruinart, two Hen Harriers on the hunt. Hen Harriers can be seen regularly on Islay.
Two Hen Harriers at Gruinart, Isle of Islay
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Male Hen Harrier with its catch, Isle of Islay
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Spotted at Gruinart, a male Hen Harrier carrying away its catch. Hen Harriers can be spotted regularly on Islay, but this was one of the few times I’ve seen one during a successful hunt. It all happened very quickly and unfortunately my camera strap got caught on the handbrake lever when I grabbed it after spotting the Hen Harrier, so this is the best picture I managed to get of the event.
Hen Harrier spreading its wings wide, Isle of Islay
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A female Hen Harrier on the hunt flying low over the ground with its wings stretched wide to gain some height again.