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Hunting

Here, a Northern Harrier, also known as a Marsh Hawk, flies over an open field in Bombay Hook National Wildlife Refuge in Delaware, USA. These raptors have a flat, owl-like face and a small, sharply hooked bill. These birds are known for their low flight over open habitats such as marshes, grasslands, and fields. They hunt by surprising their prey while flying close to the ground, often circling an area multiple times to listen for sounds and watch for movement before diving in to catch their target.

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Uploaded on July 10, 2025
Taken on March 1, 2022