I have to combine my walks with where I may most likely see wildlife. This harrier is in the same area I have seen the arctic short-eared owls. This guy probably stole the owl’s prey a few times.
We have no snow on the ground presently. I am not seeing that as necessarily a bad thing. It is cold this week. Possibly the lack of snow makes it easier for the harriers and owls to catch voles. If you stop long enough at this location you can see or hear the voles moving around in the grass.
These shots are taken at a distance and are heavily cropped. It was close to sunset.
Get out an enjoy the weather when it allows. Exercise and fresh air are good for the soul.
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Nice. Yeah, fresh air, sometimes overrated, especially at a minus 15 degrees or colder. It was brutal here a couple weeks ago with the cold. But it is nice to get out. Hoping the temps stay in the 20’s and 30’s with minimal wind to make walking about a bit more pleasant. Cute bird.
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It did not get that cold here. My limit is in the 20s. 30s -40s is heaven with a winter coat on. I hope you have warmer weather.
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Me too! 😁
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We just can’t keep our hands warm enough! Standing still does not help either. I find I do better if I keep moving especially when the temps are in the 20s.
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Beautiful shots of a beautiful bird!
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They are fast. This was the closest I saw one. Closer than the short eared owls by far, but still far.
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Magnificent!
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They are. It is fun to see them steal prey from the owls.
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Reblogged this on John Cowgill's Literature Site.
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Beautiful!
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They are!
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Those hawks are awesome looking! I’m always facinated by their wings–the lift and control capability they provide. Nice caputres!
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The acrobatics they do with the short eared owls to steal their prey is amazing too. Thanks!
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Even from a distance, the shots turned out great, Sharon!
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Not so bad given the light and speed. As I say, what I use is a fraction of the cost of what most walk around with there.
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Wow! What a great shot!
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I was lucky! This one came closer that day than I have seen the owls. Still far, but closer.
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Beautiful shots Sharon. I got dive bombed by these guys a bunch of times in Argentina. They are awesome birds.
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This one flew right at me then above. I think he was hamming it up. The short eared owls seem to be more active when more people are there oddly this year. They keep a distance most of the time. Did you have something they wanted?
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Stunning photos! and I agree about exercise and fresh air! Good for the body ane the soul.
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The horse probably love it as well!
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Despite the subject being far away as you stated, you’ve managed to capture it beautifully. Well done!
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Thanks! They were fun to watch!
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Thanks! Always a dream to see them more up close.
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Great shot! Well taken 👌
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Thanks!
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