Northern Harrier is also called “Marsh Hawk,” as it is frequently seen flying very low over open marshland. Note the owl-like face, and the characteristic telltale white rump patch which is easily seen in flight. The eerie gray male, with its signature black wing tips, is reverently known as the “Gray Ghost” for its ability to suddenly appear, seemingly out of nowhere, and be gone just as quickly. Scientific name amended in July, 2017 due to species split.
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Northern-Harrier – male “gray ghost”
Green Cay Wetlands, Boynton Beach, FL
February 18, 2009 ©John Schwarz
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Northern-Harrier – male “gray ghost”
(note the black wing tips)
Green Cay Wetlands, Boynton Beach, FL
February 18, 2009 ©John Schwarz
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Northern-Harrier – male “gray ghost”
Wellington, FL
January 2, 2010 ©John Schwarz
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Northern-Harrier – female
Wellington, FL
February 11, 2010 ©John Schwarz
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Northern-Harrier – male “gray ghost”
Green Cay Wetlands, Boynton Beach, FL
February 18, 2009 ©John Schwarz
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Northern Harrier – male “gray ghost”
Green Cay Wetlands, Boynton Beach, FL
February 18, 2009 ©John Schwarz
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Northern Harrier – juvenile
Green Cay Wetlands, Boynton Beach, FL
January 10, 2007, ©John Schwarz
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Northern Harrier – male “gray ghost”
Green Cay Wetlands, Boynton Beach, FL
February 18, 2009 ©John Schwarz
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Northern Harrier – female
Arcata Marsh, Arcata, CA
September 12, 2008 ©John Schwarz
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Northern Harrier – juvenile
Cutler Wetlands, Cutler Bay FL
November 10, 2007 ©John Schwarz
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Northern Harrier – juvenile (note white rump patch)
Hammonasset State Park, Madison, CT
October 12, 2006 ©John Schwarz
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Northern Harrier – female
Arcata Marsh, Arcata, CA
September 12, 2008 ©John Schwarz
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Northern Harrier – female (rehabilitation bird)
(note owl-like face)
Flamingo Gardens, Davie, FL
December 12, 2006 ©John Schwarz
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Northern Harrier – juvenile (terrorizing Long-billed Dowitchers and American Avocets)
Cutler Wetlands, Cutler Bay, FL
November 10, 2007 ©John Schwarz
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Northern Harrier – juvenile
Green Cay Wetlands, Boynton Beach, FL
January 10, 2007, ©John Schwarz
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Northern Harrier- juvenile
Hammonasset State Park, Madison, CT
September 5, 2006 ©John Schwarz
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Northern Harrier – juvenile
Hammonasset State Park, Madison, CT
October 12, 2006 ©John Schwarz
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Northern Harrier – juvenile
Hammonasset State Park, Madison, CT
October 29, 2015, ©John Schwarz
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Northern Harrier – male “gray ghost”
(note the black wing tips)
Kidder County, ND
June 21, 2010 ©John Schwarz
