Upper Duffy - 12md Spotted or Swamp Harrier?

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Upper Duffy - 12md Spotted or Swamp Harrier?

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Subject:	Upper Duffy - 12md Spotted or Swamp Harrier?
From:	"casburnj" <>
Date:	Mon, 5 Mar 2012 12:57:00 +1100

A very short view of this bird being harassed in the air by 2 A Ravens – their calls alerted me as the trio turned back towards Narrabundah Hill.

The overall impression of this large bird was beige/ochre coloured underbelly, underside of wings also pale ochre with a dark patch on the end of the wings with dark spread fingertips. Wing beats were rhythmic, heavy and slow. I did not see any dark markings around the head.

From Pizzey I thought maybe a juvenile Spotted Harrier or female Swamp Harrier. Is it possible to tell from my description please?

Thanks

Jean

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