The marsh harriers are birds of prey of the harrier subfamily. They are medium-sized raptors and the largest and broadest-winged harriers. Most of them are associated with marshland and …

The largest of the harriers, the Marsh Harrier can be recognised by its long tail and light flight with wings held in a shallow 'V'. It is distinguishable from other harriers by its larger size, heavier …

Gangly raptor with long wings and tail; local in marshes and wetlands with extensive reed beds. Mainly seen in flight, quartering fairly low over marshes, with wings raised in shallow V. …

Our guide looks at how to identify marsh harriers, how to tell the difference between males and females, where they live and the best places to see them

Marsh Harrier Scientific name: Circus aeruginosus. Did you know: The Marsh Harrier, once nearly extinct in the UK, has made a remarkable comeback and can now be regularly spotted in …

The largest of the harriers, the marsh harrier creates a distinctive V-shape in the air by holding its wings up. Females are chocolate-brown with a golden-yellow crown and throat. Males have a …

The Marsh Harrier is a large and bulky bird of prey that feeds on small waterbirds and mammals, caught in the marshes around our eastern coasts. Made extinct in Britain by persecution in the …

Jessica-Jade Crumpler Marsh harrier are known to be polygamous, the male may mate with more than one female and take prey to each nest site. Food passes are good to see, the female will …

Male marsh harriers perform high circling displays above the nesting territory or up to 1 km away on fine days, soaring high with quick, jerky wing beats and calling irregularly (Cramp & …

Jun 17, 2013 · The largest of Britain’s harriers, Marsh Harrier can be seen throughout the year, often quartering low over reedbeds or arable fields. In spring and autumn it is possible to …