ACCIPITRIFORMES: Accipitridae

Circus assimilis  

Spotted Harrier (Circus assimilis)
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© Larry Dunis 2010
Ogunbil, NSW (Jan, 2010)

This Harrier was flying relatively low, probably due to the misting rain, and was obviously scanning the ground for its next victim.

Many thanks to Michael Ramsey of Bronzewing Birding Services for assistance with the correct identification of this bird.

Spotted Harrier (Circus assimilis)

Juvenile Spotted Harrier

Spotted Harrier (Circus assimilis)

Juvenile Spotted Harrier