Juvenile Northern Harrier perched on a post – Nikon D200, f6.3, 1/1500, ISO 320, +0.3 EV, Nikkor 200-400mm VR with 1.4x TC at 400mm, natural light, not baited
My first winter in Utah was a delight to me because I could photograph Northern Harriers practically every time I went to Farmington Bay WMA. Northern Harriers were much harder to come by in Florida and far more difficult to get close to. I was still getting used to using a a vehicle as a mobile blind and having my mobility restricted because in Florida I almost always photographed while on foot.
I photographed this juvenile Northern Harrier as it perched on a post from a vehicle near Goose Egg Island at Farmington Bay. I didn’t see juvenile Northern Harriers in Florida like I do here in Utah so being able to watch and photograph this one as it rested quietly on the post was wonderful.
Life is good.
Mia
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Gorgeous image — thanks for the link to Farmington Bay WMA for my future visit.
Love those caramel colours, echoed in the background.
Stunning image, the contrasting browns are so “autumn” if you know what I mean 🙂
This bird almost looks like a carving…I’ve seldom seen them when they aren’t “sweeping” a field, hovering or mantling their captured prey. Nice to be able to see some detail…
Beautiful photo Mia. Love the Harrier.