When I was a young lad, we always went on holiday to one of these small islands of the coast of the Netherlands (the Wadden area). That is where I often spotted Hen Harriers, gracefully flying across the dunes near the sea. My father pointed them out. They were very common back then, but nowadays they have become very rare. I haven't seen one for years. They have disappeared because of the lack of prey. But close to where I live in summer I can see Montagu Harriers, and they are also a treat.
Foxes are probably the main animal problem for breeding harriers, but some would say that persecution by a small number of people is the main threat to them.
When I was a young lad, we always went on holiday to one of these small islands of the coast of the Netherlands (the Wadden area). That is where I often spotted Hen Harriers, gracefully flying across the dunes near the sea. My father pointed them out. They were very common back then, but nowadays they have become very rare. I haven't seen one for years. They have disappeared because of the lack of prey. But close to where I live in summer I can see Montagu Harriers, and they are also a treat.
MrMartinnJ 3 months ago
WOW ! Thats brill, the music is cool and at about 2:43 it is really good crystal clear picture. Well done ! :o)
startopsghs 3 months ago
Magic... Amazing footage...thanks
nosdik 1 year ago
majestic
traindriverglos1960 1 year ago
2:45 ish is superb filming of her hunting- awesome video of a brilliant bird
achillessniper 1 year ago
awesome thank you
traindriverglos1960 2 years ago
Wow!! What an amazing video. Love it! :)
zalayla 2 years ago
what is the voice of the harrier hawk?
sueperna1004 2 years ago
Google 'harrier call' for some good recordings - eg at
hangingrocktower(dot)org/calls/harrier(dot)htm
(replace each (dot) in this by . to get the correct web address).
betacygni 2 years ago
I agree this is one of the best videos on youtube! What a beautiful animal! The music fits perfectly! Together with the footage it´s magic!!
1979BoP 5 months ago
As chubbtickler said, one of the best videos on youtube. Puts many other youtube ringtail videos to shame... including my own! 5 stars from me too!
zeeox 2 years ago
I've been searching for footage and this is impressive. There are Hen Harriers around my area but they're rare. A pleasure to watch that.
Pebbles32 2 years ago
Do Harriers have any enemies?
SirianKings 2 years ago
Foxes are probably the main animal problem for breeding harriers, but some would say that persecution by a small number of people is the main threat to them.
betacygni 2 years ago
persecution is a huge problem for harriers i know that from first hand experience esp on grouse moors.
peregrinepete 2 years ago
5 stars mate
wonderfull one of the best films on youtube.
what camera did you use and what lense.
chubbtickler 2 years ago
Thanks. This was shot back in the 90's with an analogue camcorder.
betacygni 2 years ago
excellent filming ;- Loved the music too;- who is it playing please?
albascot52 2 years ago
Thanks. Music details are at the very end of the video.
betacygni 2 years ago
Great footage!
michael6mac 3 years ago
Fantastic video, very professional.
drogoBROADBAND 3 years ago
Brilliant!
sewardsteve 3 years ago