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…
Northern Harrier gives a blue sky flyby
A fast but fun encounter with this cool, female yesterday. She was patrolling the rural roads of eastern Colorado and flew right by me. These hawks are quite common here,…
Young Gray Ghost performs a flyby
Young Gray Ghost performs a flyby. Driving along the rural roads of Adams County, Colorado, I spotted this gorgeous raptor hunting right along the road. I quickly staged myself in…