Northern Harrier

[Harryb]

Hi Y'all,

For a few years now we have had a northern harrier hanging out at the wetlands. He has been a rather aggravating type as he makes frequent appearances but usually just outside decent shooting distance. A favorite move of his seemed to be to fly past my car's windshield and then as I scrambled out of the car to fly off giving me a marvelous view of his butt.

During the MI VI shoot he did his windhsield number again. Against my better judgement I got out of the car to get the traditional harrier butt shot. This time he decided to circle my car five times.

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[Jim K]

:thumb Nice work Harry. I really like #3, keeping an eye on you.

Jim

[dlplumer]

3, 4, 5 and 6 are outstanding Harry :clap

[Jack'll do]

Excellent captures Harry. :thumb I wanted to attend MI VI but the wife couldn't get that week off. We were able to get down there the following week. We visited relatives on the west coast but got over to the wetlands on friday and spent the day shooting. It was well worth the side trip.

[bfjr]

He just figured you deserved a break today.

All but the 1st :cry are killer shots, great eye contact
good perspective etc. etc. in another words your
usual good work :super

[stevehapp]

nice ones, harry, i love em.. :lust

cheers,
steve

[NorthernFocus]

Nice set and funny story, Harry. Great look from him in that third shot. But number 5 takes it for me with the incredible detail :thumb

[Ric Grupe]

Nice! :thumb

There are plenty of these guys around here. I have yet to get a really good shot of one. They tantalize you with there slow flight while hunting. They are usually just over the top of the vegetation, making focus a nightmare.

So...congratulations, Harry! :clap

[Louis Champan]

Congrats on these terrific shots Harry. It's been my experience that Harriers don't stick around long enough for you to get a decent flight shot of them, but you beat the odds with this series.

[Harryb]

:thumb Nice work Harry. I really like #3, keeping an eye on you.

Jim


Thanks Jim

[RKnecht]

Very nice series Harry. Nice color and sharp. Well done.

[Harryb]

3, 4, 5 and 6 are outstanding Harry :clap


Glad you liked them Dan.

[Harryb]

Excellent captures Harry. :thumb I wanted to attend MI VI but the wife couldn't get that week off. We were able to get down there the following week. We visited relatives on the west coast but got over to the wetlands on friday and spent the day shooting. It was well worth the side trip.


Thanks Jack and there's always next year.

[Roaddog 52]

Great images all. I have never had much capturing images of birds, but I keep trying when I have the opportunity

I am always amazed at the quality of bird images on these pages.

[Harryb]

He just figured you deserved a break today.

All but the 1st :cry are killer shots, great eye contact
good perspective etc. etc. in another words your
usual good work :super


Thanks Ben, it only took him 3 years to decide to give me a break.

[Harryb]

nice ones, harry, i love em.. :lust

cheers,
steve

Glad you enjoyed them Steve.

[Harryb]

Nice set and funny story, Harry. Great look from him in that third shot. But number 5 takes it for me with the incredible detail :thumb


Thanks Dan, it was a pleasure to finally get some decent flight captures of him.

[Harryb]

Nice! :thumb

There are plenty of these guys around here. I have yet to get a really good shot of one. They tantalize you with there slow flight while hunting. They are usually just over the top of the vegetation, making focus a nightmare.

So...congratulations, Harry! :clap


I know too well how tough it is to get a decent shot of these guys.

[Harryb]

Congrats on these terrific shots Harry. It's been my experience that Harriers don't stick around long enough for you to get a decent flight shot of them, but you beat the odds with this series.


Thanks Louie and it was unusual for him. I think he had his eye on some prey. I don't expect it to happen again.

[Gale]

Great shots Harry

[raptorcaptor]

These guys usually fly past me when I'm not paying attention. Nice to see you got some good shots! :clap