Gooday all,
You never appreciate the size of a bird until you have a comparison. Today 4
April I was doing an Atlas count at Greenswamp Road near Bowen NQ.
I had observed a Spotted Harrier flying low over a grassy pasture on the
approach to the count site. Once I arrived the first bird observed was an
adult White-bellied Sea-Eagle gliding effortlessly above and seemingly
minding it own business. This situation soon changed when a Spotted Harrier
appeared on the scene and proceeded to spar with the bird. This certainly
gave a good indication of the Harriers long legs, the Harrier continued to
drop onto the WBSE which took evasive action only. After 4 sorties the
Harrier withdrew and flew off in a SW direction and leaving the Eagle to fly
towards the coast.
Altitude during this scrap/playful adventure was fairly high and actually
the highest that I have observed a Spotted Harrier. Another magic moment
completly free and available for anyone to observe.
Jon Wren
Bowen
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