ACCIPITRIFORMES: Accipitridae

Circus assimilis  

Spotted Harrier (Circus assimilis)
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© Kay Parkin 2011
Keith, SA (Jun, 2011)

This bird was hunting very close to the main road allowing excellent views. It caught a mouse which it is holding and flew away to find a peaceful place to eat it.

Spotted Harrier (Circus assimilis)

Spotted Harrier

Spotted Harrier (Circus assimilis)

Spotted Harrier

Spotted Harrier (Circus assimilis)

Spotted Harrier

Spotted Harrier (Circus assimilis)

Spotted Harrier

Spotted Harrier (Circus assimilis)

Spotted Harrier

Spotted Harrier (Circus assimilis)

Spotted Harrier