Marsh Harrier Collection

Marsh Harrier Circus aeruginosus male Cley Norfolk April

Marsh harrier (Circus aeruginosus) female hunting among a panicked flock of Common teal (Anas crecca) in flight over marshland, RSPB Greylake Nature Reserve, Somerset, UK, December

Marsh Harrier in flight, Okavango Delta, Botswana

Eggs: Montagus Harrier: Marsh Harrier: etc, illustration from British Birds
740871 Eggs:Montagus Harrier:Marsh Harrier: etc, illustration from British Birds by Kirkman & Jourdain, 1966 (colour litho) by Gronvold

German birds of prey (colour litho)
3646364 German birds of prey (colour litho) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: German birds of prey)

The Hen-Harrier, Montagus Harrier, The Marsh-Harrier (chromolitho)
3643935 The Hen-Harrier, Montagus Harrier, The Marsh-Harrier (chromolitho) by Lydon, Alexander Francis (1836-1917); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Hen-Harrier, Montagus Harrier)

Excellent hawks of Germany (coloured engraving)
998251 Excellent hawks of Germany (coloured engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: From A Bilderbuch fAor KinderA (Picture Book for Children) 1790-1830

Marsh Harrier
LLM338677 Marsh Harrier by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Marsh Harrier. A Hand-Book to the Birds of Great Britain by R. Bowdler Sharpe (1896).); © Look and Learn

Western marsh harrier (Circus aeruginosus), chromolithograph, published in 1896
Western marsh harrier (Circus aeruginosus), 1) female, 2) male. Chromolithograph, published in 1896

Harrier bird 19 century illustration
A photograph of an original hand-colored engraving from The History of British Birds by Morris published in 1853

Marsh Harrier Circus aeruginosus male Norfolk spring

Marsh Harrier flying above habitat

Marsh Harrier, Turkey

Peregrine Falcon, Falco peregrinus mobbing a Marsh Harrier Cley Norfolk winter

Marsh Harrier Circus aeruginosus male with wind turbine in background Norfolk Spring

Marsh Harrier Circus aeruginosus juveniles grappling Cley Norfolk July

Marsh Harrier Circus aeruginosus juvenile Norfolk July

Marsh Harrier Circus cyaneus about to food pass Cley Norfolk April

Marsh Harrier Circus cyaneus conducting food pass Cley Norfolk April

Marsh Harrier Circus aeruginosus female hovering over reedbed Cley Norfolk October

Marsh Harrier Circus aeruginosus male Titchwell RSPB Reserve Norfolk April

Marsh harrier engraving 1896
Lloyds Natural History - A Hand Book to the Birds of Great Britain by R. Bowlder Sharp - London 1896

Circus aeruginosus, western marsh harrier
Plate 24 from John Goulds The Birds of Great Britain, Vol. 1 (1873). Hand coloured lithograph

Western Marsh Harrier (Circus aeruginosus) chick, close-up of head, held during wing tagging to ascertain movements, North Kent Marshes, Isle of Sheppey, Kent, England, june

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The majestic Marsh Harrier, scientifically known as Circus aeruginosus, is a captivating bird of prey that can be found in various parts of the world. In April, a male Marsh Harrier was spotted soaring gracefully over Cley in Norfolk, showcasing its impressive wingspan and elegant flight. Another remarkable sighting captured the essence of this species' hunting prowess. A female Marsh Harrier was observed skillfully maneuvering through a flock of Common teal, creating panic among the smaller birds as it sought its next meal. Venturing beyond Norfolk's borders, an image from the Okavango Delta in Botswana showcased a Marsh Harrier mid-flight. Against the backdrop of this African landscape, it exemplified both power and grace. Illustrations throughout history have also celebrated these magnificent creatures. From British Birds to German birds of prey lithographs, artists have depicted their beauty and unique characteristics with great detail. One engraving from Histoire Naturelle des Oiseaux d'Afrique portrayed an African Marsh Harrier in all its glory. This historical artwork by Francois Le Vaillant after Reinhold Lebrecht's drawing immortalized this avian wonder for generations to come. In more recent times, chromolithographs published in 1896 continued to showcase the Western marsh harrier's allure. These vibrant illustrations brought out every intricate detail of their plumage and features. Even during modern times, photographers continue to capture awe-inspiring moments featuring these raptors. An adult female Marsh Harrier circling above an Oilseed rape crop in Norfolk demonstrated how they adapt their hunting techniques to different environments. Whether witnessed soaring high above or stealthily hunting amidst panicked flocks below, there is no denying that the they are truly exceptional creatures worth admiring for their beauty and predatory skills alike.