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Circus cyaneus

Northern Harrier

Kornweihe

Northern Harriers hunt on the wing during the day, cruising low over open fields or marshlands with their wings held in a V-like pattern. When prey is located, the Harrier either stalls in flight or hovers like a helicopter for a better look. Female, Reifel Sanctuary, Ladner, BC. Canada

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