A Pallid Harrier roosting in the grasslands
A migratory raptor from Central Asia, Eastern Europe that winters in India. They are quite similar to the Montagu's Harriers and both these birds are often seen together and even hunt in the same habitat - grasslands. The prey base is also quite similar.
The Harriers communally roost together in one place and hence they converge from their hunting grounds late in the evenings - usually an hour before sunset. In this grasslands, during the day, we see 1-2 of these harriers flying around. But as evening comes, around 4.00 PM onwards, the numbers grow - to about 20-25 these days. Few days ago when I was there, there were about 15 of them in a 20 sq meter area all together. The light was too low for action shots, but I am very happy with this one.
Thanks in advance for your views and feedback. Much appreciated.
A Pallid Harrier roosting in the grasslands
A migratory raptor from Central Asia, Eastern Europe that winters in India. They are quite similar to the Montagu's Harriers and both these birds are often seen together and even hunt in the same habitat - grasslands. The prey base is also quite similar.
The Harriers communally roost together in one place and hence they converge from their hunting grounds late in the evenings - usually an hour before sunset. In this grasslands, during the day, we see 1-2 of these harriers flying around. But as evening comes, around 4.00 PM onwards, the numbers grow - to about 20-25 these days. Few days ago when I was there, there were about 15 of them in a 20 sq meter area all together. The light was too low for action shots, but I am very happy with this one.
Thanks in advance for your views and feedback. Much appreciated.