Polyboroides typus, African Harrier-hawkPolyboroides typus, African Harrier-hawk. A large, grayish hawk with broad wings that breeds in most of Africa south of the Sahara, being most common in the tropical regions of western Africa. They eat the fruit of the oil palm as well as hunt small vertebrates. They are specialists, foraging on eggs and nestlings, and they have double-jointed knees which allow them to access nest holes and other confined spaces. They are often seen clumsily clambering around on cliffs and trees when…
A Short-Eared Owl, a Harrier and a Vole | Sean Crane PhotographyA Short-Eared Owl, a Harrier and a Vole | Sean Crane Photography
Wildlife Photography AutumnNorthern Harrier The hawk with the owl face.... You may see one of these gorgeous raptors flying low over fields and marshes near you at this time of year. Look for the white band across the base (rump) of the tail in back. Central Texas
Harrier Over Golden Grass by William JobesHarrier Over Golden Grass is a photograph by William Jobes which was uploaded on February 22nd, 2012. The photograph may be purchased as wall art, home decor, apparel, phone cases, greeting cards, and more. All products are produced on-demand and shipped worldwide within 2 - 3 business days.
Northern HarrierNorthern Harrier, Arastradero Preserve, Palo Alto, California. At this size it may be difficult to see the softness and lack of contrast in the image in general...but if you can see it, blame it on a lack of tripod, a fast heartbeat, and my flash malfunctioning in the field, messing up my exposure and shutter speed. Not often do I get an opportunity like this, so needless to say I'm still a bit irked. But being this close to the Harrier and watching it for the time I did, problems or not it…