Harriers Collection (#5)

Western Marsh Harrier (Circus aeruginosus) chick, close-up of head, held during wing tagging to ascertain movements, North Kent Marshes, Isle of Sheppey, Kent, England, june

Western Marsh Harrier (Circus aeruginosus) adult, in flight over reedbed habitat, silhouetted at dawn, Cley, Norfolk, England, april

Western Marsh Harrier (Circus aeruginosus) juvenile, standing at edge of pool, Extremadura, Spain, september

Western Marsh Harrier (Circus aeruginosus) flock, pre-roost gathering over wetland habitat, Norfolk Broads N. P
Western Marsh Harrier (Circus aeruginosus) flock, pre-roost gathering over wetland habitat, Norfolk Broads N.P. Norfolk, England, october

HenHarrier (Circus cyaneus) Rare eggs with red marks

African Marsh Harrier - shielding chicks from sun at nest
RMB-147 African Marsh Harrier - shielding chicks from sun Circus ranivorus R M Bloomfield Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

African Marsh Harrier - at nest
RMB-148 African Marsh Harrier - at nest Circus ranivorus R M Bloomfield Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

African Marsh Harrier - with chicks at nest
PS-2255 African Marsh Harrier - with chicks at nest Circus ranivorus Peter Steyn Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Montagu's Harrier - juvenile in flight - with a dragonfly - La Janda Andalucia Spain - September
RES-1214 Montagu's Harrier - juvenile in flight - with a dragonfly La Janda Andalucia Spain, September Circus pygargus George Reszeter Please note that prints are for personal display purposes

Montagu's Harrier - juvenile in flight - hunting - La Janda Andalucia Spain - September
RES-1216 Montagu's Harrier - juvenile in flight - hunting - La Janda Andalucia Spain, September Circus pygargus George Reszeter Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Montagu's Harrier - juvenile hunting for food amongst wind turbines - Tarifa - Andalucia - Spain - September
RES-1234 Montagu's Harrier - juvenile hunting for food amongst wind turbines Tarifa - Andalucia - Spain - September Circus pygargus George Reszeter Please note that prints are for personal

Montagu's Harrier - melanistic - hunting for food amongst wind turbines - Tarifa - Andalucia - Spain - September
RES-1233 Montagu's Harrier - melanistic - hunting for food amongst wind turbines Tarifa - Andalucia - Spain - September Circus pygargus George Reszeter Please note that prints are for personal

Marsh Harrier - hunting over fields - Tarifa - Andalucia - Spain - September
RES-1230 Marsh Harrier - hunting over fields Tarifa - Andalucia - Spain - September Circus aeruginosus George Reszeter Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Montagu's Harrier - at nest with eggs
DE-3496 Montagus HARRIER - female with eggs Circus pygargus M. D. England Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Hen / Northern Harrier - chicks at nest site on ground in early summer - July in Wyoming - USA
JZ-4044 Hen / Northern Harrier - chicks at nest site on ground in early summer July in Wyoming - USA Circus cyaneus Jim Zipp Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Hen / Northern Harrier - in flight during early fall migration - September in Connecticut - USA
JZ-4046 Hen / Northern Harrier - in flight during early fall migration September in Connecticut - USA Circus cyaneus Jim Zipp Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Marsh Harrier - adult at nest with young - Denmark
ITL-4 Western Marsh HARRIER - on nest with young Denmark Circus aeruginosus I. B. Trap- Lind Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Spotted Harrier - At Fat Bullock Creek, near Canteen Creek Aboriginal Community, Northern Teritory, Australia
DH-4610 Spotted Harrier At Fat Bullock Creek, near Canteen Creek Aboriginal Community, Northern Teritory, Australia. Circus assimilis Don Hadden Please note that prints are for personal display

Montagu's Harrier - in flight
CK-2822 Montagu's HARRIER - male in flight Circus pygargus Distribution: W Europe & EC Asia to Africa, China Chris Knights Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

The Harriers Hunt, Crickhowell, Powys, Mid Wales
Members of the Crickhowell Harriers Hunt with horses and hounds in Powys, Mid Wales. The building in the background is possibly the Old Rectory in the nearby village of Llangattock. Date: 1908

The Crickhowell Harriers, Crickhowell, Powys, Mid Wales
Members of the Crickhowell Harriers in a field with horses and hounds in Powys, Mid Wales

Eltham House Harriers in West Norwood, London, 1887
Engraving showing two views of West Norwood, London, an area familiar with the Eltham House Harriers athletic or running club, 1887

African Harrier-hawk - perched on branch, rear view 
CH-4522 African Harrier Hawk - perched on branch, rear view (Gymnogene) Kalahari Polyboroides typus Clem Haagner Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Northern Harrier - male in flight - January - Connecticut - USA
JZ-3783 Northern Harrier - male in flight January - Connecticut - USA Circus cyaneus Jim Zipp Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Northern Harrier - immature in flight - with immature Cooper's Hawk in flight. CT in fall migration. October. USA
JZ-3784 Northern Harrier - immature in flight - with immature Cooper's Hawk in flight. CT in fall migration. October. USA Circus cyaneus Jim Zipp Please note that prints are for personal display

African Harrier-hawk - Immatue coming in to land
ASW-3078 African Harrier-hawk - Immatue coming in to land Polyboroides typus Alan J. S. Weaving Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Motagu's Harrier - male in flight hunting over corn field, NP Herdade de Sao Marcos Great Bustard Reserve
USH-3996 Montagu's Harrier - male in flight hunting over corn field NP Herdade de Sao Marcos Great Bustard Reserve, beside Castro Verde, Alentejo

Motagu's Harrier - male resting on stone, NP Herdade de Sao Marcos Great Bustard Reserve, beside Castro Verde
USH-3994 Montagu's Harrier - male resting on stone NP Herdade de Sao Marcos Great Bustard Reserve, beside Castro Verde, Alentejo

Marsh Harrier - causing panic amongst breeding colony of Sandwich Terns (Sterna sandvicensis), Island of Texel, Holland
USH-3991 Marsh Harrier - causing panic amongst breeding colony of Sandwich Terns (Sterna sandvicensis) Island of Texel, Holland Circus aeruginous Duncan Usher Please note that prints are for personal

Hen Harrier - newly hatched chicks in nest
SR-2257 Hen Harrier - newly hatched chicks in nest Circus cyaneus Sid Roberts Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in anyway

Black Harrier - perched on tree stump
PS-1889 Black Harrier - perched on tree stump Circus maurus Peter Steyn Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in anyway

Black Harrier - at nest with chicks
PS-4248 Black Harrier - at nest with chicks Circus maurus Peter Steyn Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in anyway

Black Harrier - at nest with chicks - South Africa
JAB-857 Black Harrier - at nest with chicks South Africa Circus maurus Jack Bailey Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in anyway

Spotted Harrier
DH-4519 Spotted Harrier Circus assimilis Don Hadden Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in anyway

Spotted Harrier - drinking at a waterhole near Canteen Creek Aboriginal Community, Northern Territory, Australia
DH-4518 Spotted Harrier drinking at a waterhole near Canteen Creek Aboriginal Community, Northern Territory, Australia. Circus assimilis Don Hadden Please note that prints are for personal display

Swamp Harrier WRT 4 Circus approximans © W. R. Taylor / ARDEA LONDON
WRT-4-c Swamp / Pacific Marsh HARRIER - side view Circus approximans Also known as the Pacific Harrier Hawk Wilf Taylor Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Marsh Harrier - Adult male on branch - Stretching his wings The Netherlands, Overijssel
VG-2300 Marsh Harrier - Adult male on branch Stretching his wings The Netherlands, Overijssel Circus aeruginosus Paul Van Gaalen Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Hen Harrier - eggs in nest
SR-2241 Hen Harrier - eggs in nest Circus cyaneus Sid Roberts Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

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Harriers, the majestic birds of prey, grace our skies and capture our attention with their impressive hunting skills. Picture No. 10789115 showcases a male Hen Harrier in flight, effortlessly hovering low over the ground as it searches for its next meal on the Island of Texel in Holland. The Isle of Texel seems to be a breeding territory for these magnificent creatures, as another image captures both a male and female Hen Harrier soaring through the air together. Their synchronized flight displays their strong bond and dedication to protecting their nesting grounds. While they can often associated with birds, there is another type that takes to the skies - RAF Harrier Jump Jets from No. 1 Squadron. These powerful aircraft can be seen maneuvering into position for landing on an aircraft carrier's deck, showcasing their precision and agility. Back to nature's harriers; we witness an adult female Hen Harrier gracefully landing on a rock within her moorland habitat at Glen Tanar Estate. The rugged landscape provides ample opportunities for these birds to thrive and hunt successfully. In contrast, another image shows a female Hen Harrier hovering above the moorland at Glen Tanar Estate in Deeside. This behavior demonstrates their exceptional ability to remain stationary mid-air while scanning the terrain below for potential prey. Not all harriers take flight naturally; some require assistance from human-made machines like HMS Ark Royal's departure witnessed by departing Harriers one last time before bidding farewell forever. Moving away from avian species but still staying true to "harriers, " we delve into sports history where Diane Leather triumphantly wins the mile race. Her determination mirrors that of these incredible birds as she soars past her competitors towards victory. Lastly, we encounter yet another type of harrier - Pallid Harrier - captured mid-flight in India during February. This adult male exemplifies elegance with every wingbeat against breathtaking scenery.