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Screaming Harrier

Screaming Harrier

While calling loudly, a female Northern Harrier takes off from her nest in the Arcata Marsh and Wildlife Sanctuary to chase away a nearby Turkey Vulture....
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While calling loudly, a female Northern Harrier takes off from her nest in the Arcata Marsh and Wildlife Sanctuary to chase away a nearby Turkey Vulture.
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NIKON D500

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Aperture f/8 ISO 800 Shutter 1/2000 Focal Length 7500/10

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Jul, 2017

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You really nailed her!! A stunning image! They run from my lens... pretty sure it's a game for them!

She nested in an accessible part of Arcata Marsh this year, so I've been able to watch her and the mate hand off food, fight off predators/scavengers, and raise their three fledglings. If you look up Redwood Planet on Youtube or Facebook, I have some footage of them posted.

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