Wednesday, May 30, 2018

African Harrier-Hawk

Earlier this week I popped into the local saw mills for shavings which I use as cats' litter. As I left the premises, a movement on my right caught my eye. A large bird foraging in the grass; an African Harrier Hawk.   I stopped, picked up my camera from the seat next to me and snapped away.
 African Harrier-Hawk



 
The African Harrier-Hawk is the largest hawk in the region. It has a small head with a yellow face and long thin yellow legs. For me this was the  first time I've seen this bird on the ground. Normally it sits on a high branch of a tree or large shrub . This bird robs bird nests, eating the eggs and baby birds if it gets a chance. 

I'm linking to Wild Bird Wednesday here

HAPPY WEDNESDAY TO YOU ALL! 

 
 

at

11 comments:

  1. Elephant's Child30 May, 2018 05:48

    What a privilege to see.

    ReplyDelete
  2. Unknown30 May, 2018 06:46

    Amazing birds.

    ReplyDelete
  3. Marleen30 May, 2018 08:50

    What a catch, Jo! Great photos of this impressive bird.

    ReplyDelete
  4. Margaret Birding For Pleasure30 May, 2018 10:01

    WOW! What a bird to find. Jo I sent you an email asking if you wil link me in on Goscia's Good Fencces and jmaes weekend Reflections NEXT week so I am wondering i you did not get the email. I hope you can do it as I do not thinki wil have internet on this holiday but not sure until I get there

    ReplyDelete
  5. eileeninmd30 May, 2018 13:40

    Hello Jo, the Harrier Hawk is beautiful. Awesome photos. Happy Wednesday, enjoy your day!

    ReplyDelete
  6. MadSnapper30 May, 2018 14:10

    it has the look of a vulture and a hawk both

    ReplyDelete
  7. William Kendall30 May, 2018 16:50

    A beautiful bird! I suppose looking for local mice.

    ReplyDelete
  8. A Colorful World31 May, 2018 05:20

    Wonderful sighting and photos!

    ReplyDelete
  9. Lea @ Lea's Menagerie31 May, 2018 11:57

    Great photos!
    I keep my camera beside me in the car, too, so as to not miss an opportunity
    Hope you are having a wonderful week!

    ReplyDelete
  10. Jutta Kupke31 May, 2018 16:43

    Impressive !

    ReplyDelete
  11. Adam Jones03 June, 2018 20:16

    What an amazing looking bird!

    ReplyDelete

Thank you for visiting my blog and taking the time to leave a comment. I appreciate your feedback. Jo