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 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. 

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