ID help

To:	Robin Hide <>, COG bird discussions <>
Subject:	ID help
From:	Denis Wilson <>
Date:	Sat, 30 Nov 2013 09:52:04 +1100

It is a Spotted Harrier.
No white rump, which rules out the Swamp Harrier.
Long legs, spotted plumage, Strong brown colour all fit Spotted Harrier.

See photo here

http://birdway.com.au/accipitridae/spotted_harrier/source/image/spotted_harrier_09785.jpg

Denis Wilson

Denis Wilson
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On Sat, Nov 30, 2013 at 7:28 AM, Robin Hide <> wrote:

This raptor was hunting low over wheat fields just out of Harden yesterday - snapped from car window.

Am I right in thinking it’s likely to be a Swamp Harrier? (from flying/hunting mode, colouring, wingtips, legs etc)

Thanks,

Robin Hide

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