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Jan 16, 2009 14:52 |  #1

This Harrier had been flying around and I was moving towards it when a duck dropped out of the air a few feet away. Immediately the female Harrier swooped in after it. The Wigeon was already dead when it hit the ground. She flew to a nearby bush and I hid behind another one. She then came down and sat and kept looking in my direction. After a few shots I left, not want to disturb her from her prize.

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Jan 16, 2009 16:12 |  #2
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very nice capture Dennis;

Great light & pose.




  
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Jan 16, 2009 16:17 |  #3

Great shots Dennis. Very cool.


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Jan 16, 2009 16:30 |  #4

I love them both, but the first one is picture perfect.




  
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Jan 16, 2009 16:55 |  #5

Fantastic catch Dennis, the first shot is spot on.


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Jan 16, 2009 17:40 |  #6

Nice shots!


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Jan 16, 2009 17:58 |  #7

Two excellent images here with the first one being my favourite for the angle and habitat. Nice to see you posting again Dennis:D


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Jan 16, 2009 18:04 |  #8

Very nice shots, love how sharp they are.


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Jan 16, 2009 21:14 |  #9

Great shots, that duck looks larger than the hawk...Amazing!


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Jan 17, 2009 01:33 |  #10

Great pair of shots and good timing!


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Jan 17, 2009 07:57 |  #11

Beautiful set Dennis. I had no idea a Harrier would be interested in a duck. They seem to eat nothing but rats, voles and mice here.


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Jan 17, 2009 08:55 as a reply to  @ canonloader's post |  #12

Nice couple of shots you got here Dennis! The first is really special and the story that goes with these is something you'll never forget, well done!


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Jan 17, 2009 09:17 |  #13

Excellent pics and I much congratulate you on leaving her some space to consume her meal after clicking a few pics!




  
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Jan 21, 2009 13:35 |  #14

Thanks to all who commented. This is as close as I have been able to get to a Harrier. I didn't actually see her take the duck down. The saw the duck fall out of the air and the harrier followed it down. I have seen harriers take down coots in the area.
The trail is used by runners and dog walkers. I tried to caution other users to steer clear of the harrier until she consumed her meal.


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Jan 22, 2009 03:35 |  #15

Two excellent shots. Well done as always. :-)


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