Harrier Having Lunch

We've had an extended cold san and most of the small lake at a nearby park was almost completely frozen over. I was lucky to find this Harrier having lunch (Mallard I think) out on the ice not too far from shore. The day before I made a quick stop there and saw a Peregrine make a few passes. It's possible that the Harrier poached this meal.

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Ken great series and I particularly like the last shot with the flared tail.

nice set, was a gull on the menu?

Great set Ken, I like #2 with him screeching over his meal.

Well done!

Stephen Stephen wrote in post #15517509
Ken great series and I particularly like the last shot with the flared tail.

Thanks. That was my favorite too. It's the kind of shot I usually miss, so I must be getting better.

rick_reno wrote in post #15517688
nice set, was a gull on the menu?

Thanks. I'm pretty sure it was a Mallard, based on the orange legs and the fact that there are several hundred of them there.

Wallace River wrote in post #15517700
Great set Ken, I like #2 with him screeching over his meal.

Thanks for the comment.

JimLittle wrote in post #15517807
Well done!

Thank you.

Very nice sharp series. I like the tail fan you've caught in the last shot.

Great set Glen love no 2 wonderful capture
Patc

Great set. Like the eye in #3.

A nice series; it seems one seldom sees them on the ground.
Al

Nice captures, the last one is very unique.

All very good, but that last one is outstanding.

A nice series. This female appears to be a first year bird.

Very nice series.

Thanks to everyone for the nice comments.