HEN HARRIER The hen harrier is a bird of prey which was once famous for predating fowl, giving the species its name. They are the one of the most endangered species of raptor in the UK. Males and females both have a white patch on their lower backs, but this is the only similarity. Males are pale grey, with slender wings that are tipped with black feathers. Females are mainly brown, with heavily streaked body, tail and wings, which are usually black or white. Juvenile hen harriers are bare similar colours and markings as the females. When a hen harrier spreads it wings you will see 5 distinct and separate tips also referred to as ‘fingers’. Behaviour Hen harriers are raptors (birds of prey), meaning they primarily feed on vertebrates. They will hunt their prey by slowly flying low over…
Tag: Isle of man wildlife
Another Waxwing Image.
Another image of a Waxwing, seen here today again in Ramsey. Feel free to make any comments either on this website by clicking the “Leave a comment” above or by logging onto my Facebook Page enjoy – Click on the image for a larger view.
A Waxwing – My IOM Wildlife Page
A migrating Waxwing added to my Isle of Man Wildlife Page These beautiful birds migrate South from Scandinavia around this time of year (actually they are quite early this year) and a number of them passage via the Isle of Man where they strip Rowan trees of their berries. Feel free to make any comments either on this website by clicking the “Leave a comment” above or by logging onto my Facebook Page enjoy – Click on the image for a larger view.
My Isle of Man Wildlife Images
I have recently extended my photographic portfolio to include many of my Isle of Man wildlife and nature photographs. Therefore I have decided to set up another small category on this website amongst all of my other Manx Scenes to include many of my favourite wildlife and nature images. The link is above in the menu bar and titled *Manx Wildlife so please have a look and let me know what you think. All of my Isle of Man wildlife images have been captured responsibly with the welfare of all birds and wildlife uppermost and in line with the Codes of Conduct for Birdwatchers and Photographers as published by Manx Bird Life website, which also has a web link to the Isle of Man Governments code for Birdwatchers and Photographers web page. Enjoy, Peter