I should have mentioned that an old male Swamp harrier can also get this
hooded pale appearance. But they differ in having a pale virtually unmarked
tail from below especially the outer most tail feathers which are almost
white, this bird has an obvious dark tail. Male Swamp Harriers also have
well spaced dark bars in the longest primaries which lessons their
blackness, this bird shows solidly dark primaries. I can also see that the
under-wing coverts are a warmer slightly buffy tone compared with the paler
whiter secondaries, an adult male Swamp with a white belly like this would
also have essentially white coverts from this distance. So I am still settle
on immature Spotted Harrier.
Cheers Jeff.
-----Original Message-----
From:
On Behalf Of Jeff Davies
Sent: Tuesday, 8 November 2011 8:49 PM
To: 'Paul Hackett';
Subject: Raptor ID
G'day paul and Janine,
I am quite certain your bird is a first immature Spotted Harrier just
starting post juvenile moult, they always cause a problem whenever they turn
up because the combination of worn bleached plumage combined with the
incoming fresh plumage of the head gives a hooded and very un-Spotted
Harrier appearance. I would be very keen to see larger file size images if
they exist.
Cheers Jeff.
-----Original Message-----
From:
On Behalf Of Paul Hackett
Sent: Tuesday, 8 November 2011 7:17 PM
To:
Subject: Raptor ID
Hi all,
This bird was seen over You Yangs Regional Park in Victoria yesterday.
We are guessing that it is a young male Swamp Harrier although are a
little unsure and would like to know others opinions. The bird in
question is the first five photos in this album
https://picasaweb.google.com/112756569112498336946/SpecialSightingsNovember2
011#
Cheers, Paul Hackett on behalf of Janine Duffy
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