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Raptor ID

To: "'Paul Hackett'" <>, <>
Subject: Raptor ID
From: "Jeff Davies" <>
Date: Tue, 8 Nov 2011 20:49:29 +1100
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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