Monday, May 02, 2016

Raptor

Just seen a what looked like a Harrier flying fairly high above Triangle this morning. Mobbed by 2 Carrion Crows (for size comparison).

4 comments:

David Sutcliffe said...

Sounds interesting - did you manage any photos Brian ?

Jacki said...

Think I saw one on 17/4, at Ripponden, but didn't get a good look, just caught sight of a white rump, as it glided past

brian percival said...

I was in the garden, so no photos Dave I'm afraid. However I spoke to a friend who lives in Mill Bank and he also saw what he thinks was a HH yesterday morning. He said it was being mobbed and even though he saw it at a distance he was of the same opinion as me. I've never seen one in the wild but checked ID and it looked spot on. Going out today though up on the moorland above me to scout around.

brian percival said...

Hunch paid off. Male Harrier seen for a good 2 minutes through binoculars. No photos (camera rubbish). It's there though.