Tag Archives: Hen Harrier

Two Hen Harriers in flight and on the ground, Isle of Islay

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Picture of two Hen Harriers, one in flight above the other one sitting on the groundSpotted near the road between Loch Gorm and Loch Gruinart, two Hen Harriers. Based on some other pictures I think one of them was a ringtail, the other a female. Not sure which one is which though.

Male Hen Harrier flying low on the hunt, Isle of Islay

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Picture of a low flying male Hen Harrier seen from behindIslay is a great place to watch Hen Harriers on the hunt. This male I spotted on a round around Loch Gorm, I think near Coulererach.

Low flying Hen Harrier on the hunt, Isle of Islay

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Picture of a female Hen Harrier flying very low over high grassA female Hen Harrier on the hunt, spotted near the road between Ballinaby and Carnduncan. Islay is a great place to see these birds, with a bit of luck it is often possible to see several on one day.