Harrier

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Rick N
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Harrier

Swamp or Spotted Harrier ? Taken 12/07/15, Salt Creek, SA

Owl of Kedumba
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White spotted underwings and vent, dark barred tail and flight feathers = Spotted Harrier

White streaking (not spots) on rufous underparts = immature (perhaps 2nd or 3rd year)

Rick N
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Thanks Owl for the detail. Cheers

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