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What raptor did I see today?

viper123 · 2015-02-27 21:28:42

Was out shooting in galway and came upon a raptor of some form that I've never seen before. About the size of a sparrowhawk, maybe a little larger, but completly white with the exception of black tips on the wings and a very pale grey back. Had a very odd flight pattern as well, low to the ground and continually swerving.…

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viper123

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Was out shooting in galway and came upon a raptor of some form that I've never seen before. About the size of a sparrowhawk, maybe a little larger, but completly white with the exception of black tips on the wings and a very pale grey back. Had a very odd flight pattern as well, low to the ground and continually swerving. I know my birds of prey pretty well but have never seen anything like this one before. Any ideas?

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#2 27-02-2015 10:33pm
whyulittle

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Male Hen Harrier.

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#3 27-02-2015 11:21pm
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whyulittle wrote: »

Male Hen Harrier.

Good call, thanks for that!

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