Female Northern Harrier coursing along a road – Nikon D300, f6.3, 1/1250, ISO 640, +0.7 EV, Nikkor 200-400mm VR with 1.4x TC at 314mm, natural light, not baited
Just a simple image taken yesterday of a female Northern Harrier flying along a road for today’s Friday Photo.
Harriers fly with great ease, it seems almost effortless to me. This female Northern Harrier was coursing along a road in search of prey and gave me some great views of her pale yellow eye and the bold barring under her wings.
Life is good.
Mia
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Beautiful and majestic, as usual, Mia.
Harriers are beautiful birds. Thanks for commenting Julie.
I tracked you down from Ron’s blog. This is a truly beautiful photo of a bird I will probably never see. Thank you.
Thanks so much for the comment on this Northern Harrier. Ron has mentioned you to me a few times and I had subscribed to your RSS feed some time ago. I love seeing your images because they remind me of my trips to Australia.
Harriers are such beautiful raptors! It’s great to experience a clear, crisp close up view with your great photo.
Thanks so much Tammy. Harriers are beautiful raptors!
You are right, she certainly looks a ease. Great photo again, Mia.
Thanks for your very kind comments Bob!
Very beautiful Mia!
Thank you kindly PrairieBirder, they are beautiful birds.
I am in awe of your great talent, Mia! Magnificent capture of a stunning raptor!
Thanks so much for the wonderful comment Julie, as bird photographers I think we have stunning subjects!
Beautiful Exposure. I think I will get that lens next purchase.
Thank you Earl! I’ve never had a single regret for purchasing the 200-400mm VR, it works great!
There was one flying yesterday and I just could not get a shot. The sun was on it and so beautiful. I want that photo! I’d pull ahead and stop and just couldn’t get it. darn it.
Northern Harriers are fun but a challenge to photograph, about the time you get locked on they turn or dive or look away! You’ll get that shot Judy, I’m confident about that.
A great capture Mia!
Thanks Steve, I love photographing Harriers!