Marsh Harrier
The Marsh Harrier is the largest of the harrier species in the UK. It can be recognised by its long tail and light flight with wings held in a shallow “V” and is distinguishable from other harriers by its larger size, heavier build, broader wings and absence of white on the rump.
The Marsh Harrier’s future in the UK is now more secure than at any time during the last century but historical declines and subsequent recovery means it is an Amber List species.
Marsh Harriers are mainly found in reedbed and marshland habitat in eastern and south east England with others in north west and south-west England and in parts of Scotland. Elmley and Stodmarsh in Kent, Leighton Moss in Lancashire, Minsmere in Suffolk, Titchwell Marsh and Strumpshaw Fen in Norfolk, the Ouse and Nene Washes and Wicken Fen in Cambridgeshire, Blacktoft Sands in south Yorkshire are all reliable locations for Marsh Harriers.
Date: 2nd May 2024
Location: RSPB Minsmere, Suffolk
The Marsh Harrier’s future in the UK is now more secure than at any time during the last century but historical declines and subsequent recovery means it is an Amber List species.
Marsh Harriers are mainly found in reedbed and marshland habitat in eastern and south east England with others in north west and south-west England and in parts of Scotland. Elmley and Stodmarsh in Kent, Leighton Moss in Lancashire, Minsmere in Suffolk, Titchwell Marsh and Strumpshaw Fen in Norfolk, the Ouse and Nene Washes and Wicken Fen in Cambridgeshire, Blacktoft Sands in south Yorkshire are all reliable locations for Marsh Harriers.
Date: 2nd May 2024
Location: RSPB Minsmere, Suffolk
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