The gray ghost patrols the plains
One of my favorite wintertime raptors in Colorado! While some of these guys hang around during the summer, northern harriers are most often seen in the winter. That does not…
Northern harrier on the hunt
One of my favorite raptors and an image from nine months ago that I haven't shared before. I have started working on end of year photo projects and came across…
Gray ghost on patrol
Finally. Geez. It has been a long time since I have been able to get decent pics of a male northern harrier as recent encounters have provided stark reminders of…
Female northern harrier puts on a show
A northern harrier circles a field, hunting for prey. Taken this past weekend in what was one of my top photo sessions ever with one of these awesome hawks. I…
Northern harrier on patrol
A fun, surprise encounter with this beautiful lady. I had some time to kill recently so decided to walk around an open space area I had never been to before.…
Harrier hurries off
You see these fast-moving hawks often on the plains of Colorado but getting a picture? Good luck! Their speed coupled with their low-altitude flights and erratic patterns make it tough. Sometimes though…