Marsh harrier

Marsh Harrier
Any list of Norfolk ornithological successes must include the marsh harrier. The county's population of these fine birds is higher nowadays than at any previous time this century.

Eastern Marsh Harrier
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Marsh harriers are slow fliers and can remain airborne at speeds of less than 32kmph (20mph). Flying at such slow speeds makes it easier for them to detect prey.

Western Marsh Harrier
Kingdom: Animalia Phylum: Chordata Class: Aves (Birds) Order: Falconiformes Family: Accipitridae ...

Marsh harrier
The largest of the harriers, it can be recognised by its long tail and light flight with wings held in a shallow 'V'. It is distinguishable from other harriers by its larger size, heavier build, broad... More...

Western Marsh Harrier, Circus aeruginosus
Eastern Marsh Harrier, Circus spilonotus
African Marsh Harrier, Circus ranivorus ...

African marsh harrier (Circus ranivorus)
The smallest of all marsh harriers, the African marsh harrier has brown-orange plumage on its body, speckled with white, often with darker... More 10 Images 0 videos ...

Marsh Harrier (Circus aeruginosus) March 2005
Sparrowhawk (Accipter nisus) October 2006
Common Buzzard (Buteo buteo) August 2005
Golden Eagle (Aquila chrysaetos) August 2005
Booted Eagle (Hieraaetus pennatus) February 2003 ...

Circus aeruginosus - Marsh Harrier
Circus cyaneus - Northern Harrier
Circus melanoleucus - Pied Harrier
Accipiter
Accipiter gentilis - Northern Goshawk
Accipiter nisus - Eurasian Sparrowhawk (photo)
Accipiter badius - Shikra ...

OTHER NAMES: Blue Hawk (male), Frog Hawk, Hen Harrier, Marsh Harrier, Marsh Hawk, Mouse Hawk, White-rumped Hawk (Terres 1980).

Even some birds of prey eat frogs, such as the Marsh Harrier. Frogs are not attacked from above only. Dangers even lure under water: big fish, such as pike and perch will eat a frog given the chance.

See also: Eagle, Flamingo, Buzzard, Purple, Swallow