Birds of Ireland: Hen harrier

Hen harriers are a scare breeding species — but are becoming a rare breeding species. The ones that are found here are found all year round on uplands, woodlands, and wetland

Hen harrier looking for food in its natural habitat

Hen Harrier | Cromán na gcearc | Circus cyaneus

A hen harrier is about 46-50 centimetres long with a wing span of 108-112 centimetres.