The Gray Ghost guards its meal
Northern Harriers are notoriously difficult to get pictures of and the males, nicknamed the Gray Ghost, seem to be even more so. They shy away from people and their erratic flight…
Gray Ghost in a head on pursuit
To say I am happy with these images would be an understatement. I have long struggled to get quality images of a male Northern Harrier, aka the Gray Ghost, but…
The Gray Ghost on patrol
To say these hawks are elusive would be an extreme understatement. Whether male or female, Northern #Harriers rarely allow you to get close and their erratic, low flight patterns make…
Female Northern Harrier struts her stuff
It isn't too often these raptors come close but yesterday I really lucked out. This Harrier was hunting a field in Adams County, Colorado. I sat and watched, hoping it…
Northern Harrier grabs a meal
Patrolling low over a snow-covered field, this female Harrier saw something of interest. In a heartbeat she dropped to the ground, landing right on its prey. I'm not sure what…
Elusive gray ghost finally captured on film
Well, not really a ghost and not on film but you get the idea. ;-) Northern Harriers are notoriously difficult to get good pictures of. Their erratic flight patterns mere…