JavaScript is disabled. If so, I shall remember the moment when I caught sight of one flying over the Mendips, and gave thanks for the adventuring spirit of birds. Previously considered a national rarity and thus requiring a submission to the French rarities committee, the rarity tag was removed in 2013 following an upturn in records. I automatically assumed it was a Hen Harrier as one had been seen near by a few days before, and we are in Gloucestershire not Cyprus. https://www.flickr.com/photos/124028194@N04/. The highest single-site count of Pallid Harriers on migration in France was made on 28 March 2020, when 13 different individuals were counted on the move at Prunete, Corsica. On the way home, clutching celebratory ice-creams, the children quizzed me about what made this particular creature so special. Weight:235-415 g.,400-550 g. Longevity: < 15 years old. L: 41-48 cm. Please login or subscribe to view this information. In one of the most unexpected discoveries of the year, the mother harrier's origins also provided a further fascinating twist in an already remarkable tale. The female is very similar to the Montagus harrier female coloration, but with a slightly darker secondary color on the underside making it possible to distinguish them if you have a keen eye. Their wings are held in a distinctive V shape which makes identification while in flight easy when coupled with knowledge of their appearance and plumage. 207076, Scotland no. Pallid Harriers in Northwest Europe and the identification of presumed Pallid Harrier x Hen Harrier hybrids. Pallid Harriers are a very rare passage migrant to the UK they winter in Africa and breed in areas like Kazakhstan. It was pouring with rain and the Harrier kept very low to the ground as it headed up the reserve. Females are mostly brown on the upper side and lighter brown on the underside of their bodies, with white coverts in their tail feathers and wingfeathers. Our third breeding harrier, Montagu's, is found mainly in eastern England. For males they are grey and white on the upper side and underside respectively, with long black wingtip feathers and long narrow tail feathers which are quite distinctive. PH: the back dark stripe from the primaries tends to be soft, not really prominent, but its again varying, and many individuals display it in a PH: the facial disc is evenly dark and spread, from the nape to the basis of the lower mandible. . The feathers of the pallid harrier differ between the sexes as mentioned before. We spend 90% of net income on conservation, public education and advocacy, The RSPB is a member of BirdLife International. 5. The Pallid Harrier is very common during migration in Autumn and Spring. The pallid harrier breeds in Ukraine and Russia and spends most of the winter in. 1. Females incubate 3 to 6 eggs per clutch, however not all eggs survive this process and its common for at least a few eggs to not hatch or to successfully fledge. I consulted Dick Forsman for a second view and he replied after studying the image thus -: On the way back on the same road we noticed two other males together following the road travelling at about 25 kilometres an hour. All rights reserved. However, it could be wider and resembling to MH. Comprehensive life histories for all bird species and families. BirdLife International, Cambridge, UK. I was just happy that I had seen this rare wanderer at all. House Martin 1 (First of the year) Our attention was drawn by a Herring Gull yelping and chasing a raptor across the Bull Ground behind us. Their scientific name is Circus Macrourus, Circus for the fact that they fly in circles and Macrourus for their noticeably long tails! 8. At 16.15 yesterday afternoon both Martin and I were working in the 100 Acre replacing a gate. Here in Somerset we regularly see marsh harriers, and during the winter the occasional hen harrier drops in too. Yes, these birds migrate and travel considerable distances to escape the chill of the winter in their eastern european breeding grounds. Male birds are typically 315g in weight (11.1 oz) while the females are slightly larger, as is common among the accipitridae family, and weigh in at 445g or (15.7 oz). Although by the time Martin got his camera the bird was now distant, But the photographs show the distinctive under wing pattern. They have a grace, elegance, and aerial manoeuvrability rare even in the world of raptors. Amazing close views from the car - it flew right in front of us! Occasionally,pallid harrier has breed in countries of central and southern Europe, hybrydizing with other harrier species, especially hen harrier. We only record sightings within the WVBS study area. But the fourth British species, the pallid harrier, is so rare that only a score or so have ever turned up here, wanderers from their breeding grounds on the remote Russian steppes. PH: the secondary darks have a distinctive design in most birds, with one or two complete clearer stripes, even grey, being the outer one a bit wider. . Four juvenilePallid Harriersfledged from a nest on agricultural land in Pas-de-Calais, northern France, in July 2020(Mark Leitch). The breeding area extends from South Russia to North East China. So it wasn't until six days into this bird's stay that I went to look for it. No wonder that, when the RAF needed a name for their most aerobatic aircraft, they called it the Harrier jump jet. 7. PH: dark stripes at the base of more outer primaries tend to be faded, displayed as a whole as a clearer patch, which is called boomerang, which is always more or less exhibited. Have you seen something interesting? highlighted way as in MH. Blackcap 2, Avocet 1 Blackcap 1, Lesser Scaup 1 2021 Associated Newspapers Limited. The conservation status of these birds is near threatened, which means that the bird may be considered to be at risk of extinction in the near future, although the species isnt yet at a stage where it is considered officially threatened in the most immediate sense. Their breeding grounds are most typically in eastern europe and central asia/Iran, and winters in India and southeast Asia as well as some parts of Africa occasionally. Pallid Harrier by Martin McGill WWT 3rd April 2012. It also, winters in Kuwait in small numbers. I see on Birdguides that it was seen again on Big Moor this morning. A nest was built in a wheat field in a largely agricultural landscape, in what is the closest French department to England. 3. In one of the most unexpected discoveries of the year, the mother harrier's origins also provided a further fascinating twist in an already remarkable tale. It is easy to distinguish between male and female harriers, as detailed above in the appearance section, they have vastly different plumage and this coupled with their noticeable size difference makes it very easy to determine which bird is male and which is female which is great for spotting pairs and keeping track of nesting and mating behavior. They often flee to India, Iran and Africa in the winter to avoid the cold and will travel back to the north in the spring to begin nesting and mating by the summer time. Yellow-browed Warbler. Irish rare bird sighting records for the Island Of Ireland, including photos and fectured articles relating to Irish Birds. In flight, a bit bulkier than Montagus but much more buoyant than Hen Harrier. (28693256) Rod Ferbrache, a birdwatcher for 25 years, recorded the first pallid harrier seen in Guernsey last year on 9 September. Dutch Birding 7: 41-54. They breed in Eastern Europe & I think go to Africa for the winter, so some of the youngsters take the long route via the UK & Western France. Shelduck 37, Natural flood management in West Somerset, How to make a mini wildlife pond from an upcycled container. Shoveler 20 The harrier was last seen at 08.30. flying North over the hill to the North of the . To filter Rejected records, type Rejected into the Search box, all columns can be filtered. However, in the three years that I'm a birder I had never seen one. Wing:310-355 mm,345-390 mm. Circus macrourus L: 41-48 cm. Females are more difficult to separate from other harriers; pay attention to the underwings with their barred primaries and dark secondaries. Oystercatcher 4 Theres a Robin in our garden that only flies around very low and doesnt really fly off, in fact appears to prefer hopping around secretively amongst larger plants, which makes a sort of wheezing, panting A fantail pigeon is sitting on my fence. Sometimes forms flocks outside of the breeding season, occasionally mixing with other harrier species. SC037654, Accepting all non-essential cookies helps us to personalise your experience, These cookies are required for basic web functions, Allow us to collect anonymised performance data. Image taken by Rod Ferbrache. 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But the fourth British species, the pallid harrier, is so rare that only a score or so have ever turned up here, wanderers from their breeding grounds on the remote Russian steppes. Harriers are very special birds. Bulletin British Ornithologists Club 118:52-54. MH: in classic birds the dark stripes are thin, almost arranged or organized, and in most cases are quite blurred or non-existing; but this is not only their case. The harrier will glide low over open ground and drift slowly, diving and surprising prey once theyve identified it, making them very effective stealth and surprise hunters. My last UK sighting was at RSPB Salthouse a couple of years ago. In spring, the main flyway runs through the central part of the Mediterranean while in autumn, the route runs through the East of the Mediterranean region. Click Submit to share your rare bird sightings via our simple form. Birding World 10(7): 267-269. Adults measure 40-48 cm (16-19 in) long with a wingspan of 95-120 cm (37-47 in). * Bird News Pro and Bird News Ultimate subscribers receive full sighting details. Chiffchaff 3 But Martin was convinced that we had seen a Pallid, wait till you look in a book and see my photos he said. ____________________________________________________________________, Yep it's been seen for three days now I managed to get Simon (the original guy to see it) to send a photo to SBSG, there are now a couple more photos from yesterday www.sbsg.org//recent-news, Here's Simon's photos and you can see by his comments he didn't know what he was letting himself in for, his email went into meltdown www.flickr.com//28944108274 and the guys photos on the SBSG website are here www.flickr.com//andyds6, You can understand it going viral. All Rights Reserved. Pallid Harrier Circus macrourus 1 st autumn female. We revelled in our Twitter glory as we announced that we had just found a Pallid harrier on a sea watch in Scotland - not something very many birders can say. Adults measure 40-48 cm (16-19 in) long with a wingspan of 95-120 cm (37-47 in). Agree with that Aiki,I've been lucky enough to see two separate birds and both will stick in my mind. Although mixed pairs of these species have been regularly observed in France, they had never apparently produced fledged youngsters before now. It was in immaculate plumage and was 100% and adult. Birder Bill Aspin, who spotted the harrier being chased by four crows, said he was shaking with excitement. Submit your sighting. We do get the odd one that hangs around a while, but otherwise it's a matter of luck as to whether you see one, here one minute & gone the next!! The male was discovered at the end of May and, over subsequent days, was watched conducting food passes with a female of the species. MH: Montagus dont usually show this sort of clear patch at the base of outer primaries, but there are birds which might also show it, at least in a subtle way. That night, after seeing the notification of a sighting of a Pallid Harrier in Waddinxveen, I told her: "If that Pallid Harrier is spotted again tomorrow, I'll try to see . It also resembles other harriers in having distinct male and female plumages. A life tick for both George and Dan, and an exceptional find for all three of us, this would indeed be a moment to remember in all our birding careers. Juvenile birds start their first moult in spring of 2cy, followed by a parcial moult (affecting some body and facial feathers and less extensive thanMontagus harrier)on the wintering grounds. Redshank 7 Chased by rooks, and scattering meadow pipits and linnets in its wake, it bounded along on V-shaped wings, as if attached to the sky with loose elastic. arriers are very special birds. A range of issues affect the pallid harrier, particularly the decline of boglands and heaths where the birds prefer to summer and nest, as well as a decline in wide, open plains across much of Europe due to farming and other development activities. Avocet 2 MH: the white spot is mostly big, with a rounded shape scarcely defined, and above all, spreading behind the eye and joining behind it with the eyebrow. 4. The best of the sightings were single Black-tailed Godwits (a wading bird) on the 1st and 22nd, an immature Marsh Harrier on the 8th and a pair of Common Scoter (a sea duck) on the 22nd with the female still present the following day. A resource for Birders, Twitchers and casual Bird Watchers. Presumed Pallid Harrier. PH: as a rule, the classic specimens only show some dark at the end of fingers, not spreading anywhere else, being the contrast quite evident, abrupt; although it could also vary according to the individual, and its not strange to find birds with this dark more spread. . The call of the pallid harrier is a high pitched keek-keek-keek. Lucky you Pete! They are adapted for steady flight over low, open ground and are able to dive quickly to pin down and catch prey in grassy areas. Naturalized: Exotic population is self-sustaining, breeding in the wild, persisting for many years, and not maintained through ongoing releases (including vagrants from Naturalized populations). Found in steppes, wet . MH: classic birds draw two or three grey stripes at secondary darks, being these thicker alike. But this. I could easily see the striking head pattern, in particular a really obvious pale collar, he said. Migratory. Previously considered an extreme rarity, it is now an expected annual vagrant that has a habit of appearing in all seasons. Although no confirmed breeding attempts have yet been made, there have been signs that this might not be too far off for example, a territorial male spent a couple of weeks displaying over a Lancashire moor in spring 2017. And then it flew past. Please enter details of your sighting below for our recorder to evaluate. This blog is an english language blog for people wishing to know about recent bird sightings in the region of Murcia, Spain, and in particular the Cartagena area. Nice to see the photos. To filter/search please enter a phrase. Wonderful winter's birding in the East Midlands yesterday. Willow Warbler 1 Sand Martin 5, Swallow 2 The pale collar is surprisingly obvious in the images (appeared as a wash of white on the rear-crown in the field) and is too broad for Pallid. Its fantastic to think that we could have seen our first pallid harrier in Lancashire, if not the first in the North-west.. The birds most commonly nest in single pairs but can nest in a larger but loose group of between 3 and 5 pairs which will dominate a territory. It also, winters in Kuwait in small numbers. The Pallid harrier is one of the most elegant birds of prey that occasionally visits the Netherlands. Males typically are white or grey on the upper side and white on the underside of the bodies, with thin black wingtip feathers at the extremity of both their wings.Females are brown on the upper side and have white plumage in their tails beneath the main tail feathers, which is what gives the females the nickname ringtails. Not especially, however they will defend their eggs and are capable hunters as birds of prey. As well as in France, 2020 has produced the first breeding record for the Czech Republic. 2021 A.Al-Sirhan Alenezi. This suggests that these birds are not vagrants, but pioneers, seeking out new places to breed. . Pallid Harrier Breeds In France For First Time, when a pair raised four chicks in The Netherlands. on tuesday the 26th of april i was very fortunate to spot the first ever sighting in northern ireland of a pallid harrier (female) this has been confirmed on ni birding, irish birding, and ni birds, i was with a friend and had actually been tipped of about the whereabouts of a male hen harrier and were actually looking for them and took pics of what we assumed was a female hen harrier but when we posted pics to these other sights we were quickly informed that these pics were of a female pallid and the first ever sighting in northern ireland and the second ever in ireland,so was actually delighted with this but also a bit dissapointed at not seeing male hen harrier. 2013. Provisional species count in official eBird totals. I was very lucky to see it. DE BROYER A. PH: the dark boa around the neck is densely dark, but it usually loses such uniformity with erosion, and theres even those which show it striated with a new plumage. MH: the immense majority tend to display fully dark tips of fingers, and this dark blurs throughout the feather; well hardly ever observe a restricted and abrupt design such as classic PHs. These birds have an incredibly wide range due to their migration patterns and cover a large area at different times of the year. All Rights Reserved. But this autumn has seen a veritable influx of this stunning bird, with records from Fair Isle in the north to Sussex in the south. Males weigh 315 g (11.1 oz) while the slightly larger females weigh 445 g (15.7 oz). This displaying malePallid Harrierwas well watched atDunsop Bridge, Lancashire, in April-May 2017(Michael Roberts). PH: the clear collar is wide and neat, clearly outlining the dark cheeks. PH: the white spot below the eye is always restricted to the length of the eye, forming a concave angle which ends right behind the eye, without connecting or spreading to the eyebrow. That was enough for alarm bells to ring.. Required fields are marked *. Pallid Harrier has bred in France for the first time this summer, with a pair successfully nesting in Pas-de-Calais department, in the very north of the country. Learn how your comment data is processed. Pallid Harriers are a very rare passage migrant to the UK they winter in Africa and breed in areas like Kazakhstan. The second brown juvenile Pallid Harrier seen in Guernsey, independently reported this year by Dave Carre and Jamie Hooper. Often the nest will be built over a small hollow for added protection for the eggs.The nest is located at ground level due to the fact this species thrives in open grassy terrain where trees are less abundant. My blog: http://mazzaswildside.blogspot.co.uk/, My Flickr page: https://www.flickr.com/photos/124028194@N04/. It prefers pivot grassy fields habitat such as Sulaibiya Pivot Fileds, and United Poultry Pivot Fields where it is common in winter. monitor global seal populations or record large mammal sightings in Gabon. FORSMAN, D. & ERTERIUS, D. 2012. Wing: 310-355 mm, 345-390 mm. This Europe-wide change in Pallid Harrier's status has been reflected in Britain, where a rapid upturn in records has been noticeable over the past 5-10 years. The pallid harrier breeds in Ukraine and Russia and spends most of the winter in Africa or India, and is a rare visitor to Western Europe. Is it the same Harrier as seen in the South earlier in the week? You are using an out of date browser. * Bird News Pro and Bird News Ultimate subscribers receive full sighting details. LOL, Pretty sure they do not breed in the UK yet. From March to May and from August to November. Since the discovery of regular breeding of Pallid Harriers in Finland in 2011, the number of sightingshas markedly increased right acrossEurope. This majestic bird has a wide range over a large part of Europe and Asia and has many distinctive features from their coloring to their behavior and migration patterns. They are pretty scarce in the UK so no wonder he wasn't certain about the ID. Junction of Priory Ave/Grange Park, Bristol, England. On four occasions we drove ahead of them, stopped the car for them to catch up and tried to take pictures. 1997. After several minutes the harrier made it to the far end of our reserve and dipped over the sea wall. Teal 33 Pallid Harrier: evolution of female plumage, Juveniles: Pallid Harrier vs Montagus Harrier, Raptor Identification - The complete raptors guide. The nesting habits of this bird are interesting as the nest is often made up of a pile of grass which will be hidden within or under various plants and vegetation, and are often located near or in meadows, scrubland or swampy areas where vegetation is most plentiful. On Sunday he spotted a second. Yet during my lifetime the pallid harrier has gone from being one of our rarest birds to a reasonably regular visitor, extending its breeding range westwards to Germany and Scandinavia. FORSMAN D. 1995. Update. This is a typical harrier, with long wings held in a shallow V in its low flight. Birdwatch285: 45-52. Birding World25(2): 68-75. More rarely they show two clear stripes alike. 19/4/21 1:21:09 PM . species 213. It is now considered a rare migrant, with around 100 individuals seen in an average year, although there is strong inter-annual variation and the species is susceptible to large spring influxes. MH: the classic specimens dont show a prominent collar, but some do, especially if they have spread and uniform dark facial disk or the boa. Through my binoculars I could see the long wings and tail, narrow white rump and, best of all, the deep orange shade of its underparts, glowing in the October sunshine. Ruiff 2 Males are ghostly gray above with black wingtip wedges. Provisional: Either: 1) member of exotic population that is breeding in the wild, self-propagating, and has persisted for multiple years, but not yet Naturalized; 2) rarity of uncertain provenance, with natural vagrancy or captive provenance both considered plausible. Pallid harrier by Paul Nobbs A juvenile pallid harrier has been giving great views to visitors on the reserve since the weekend. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Weight: 235-415 g., 400-550 g. Longevity: < 15 years old. not sure don't know too much about them but going by the irish birding sites they reckon it is not the same one. HD (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Og8olT6LQ4g). Illustration: George Boorujy. They have a grace, elegance, and aerial manoeuvrability rare even in the world of raptors. 11. Pallid Harrier - Lancashire Jon Worthington, Pallid Harrier - Shetland Rebecca Nason. Identification of perched Montagus and Pallid harriers. But it is thought that better camera equipment could be helping birders to distinguish them and realise that pallid harriers are more frequent visitors to Britain than previously thought. MH: the eyebrow is fluctuatingly wide, usually more than in PH, resulting more prominent as a whole. This is the first record for Gloucestershire. The appearance of this bird is very distinctive and noticeable and the first thing youll note when they are in flight is that their wings are long, and are held in a shallow V shape while in slow flight low to the ground, to help with maneuverability and to make their gliding more controlled and slower, which helps them spot prey more easily in the open ground they primarily hunt in. on tuesday the 26th of april i was very fortunate to spot the first ever sighting in northern ireland of a pallid harrier (female) this has been confirmed on ni birding, irish birding, and ni birds, I understand this is an old thread, but want to reply anyway, Marsh Harrier? 2. Since the discovery of regular breeding Pallid Harriers in Finland in 2011, the number of sightings of the species migrating through Spain has markedly increased. Car Park Wheatear 1 male Chiffchaff 3 Blackcap 1 The Rushy Lesser Scaup 1 House Martin 1 (First of the year) Sand Martin 5 South Lake Swallow 2 Sand Martin 20+ Willow Warbler 1 Black-tailed Godwit 127 Ruiff 2 Redshank 7 Avocet 2 The sightings of pallid harrier didn't finish at NADEC. Golden Eagles spotted Crawleyside/Stanhope Moor Durham? Females are more difficult to separate from other harriers; pay attention to the underwings with their barred primaries and dark secondaries. International Action Plan for the Pallid Harrier (Circus macrourus). PH: in new plumage, the general body colouring has an orange tone, brighter than MH, and with no streaks on the chest, flanks or under coverts. Confirming the sighting of a bird is a bit of detective work and spending time reviewing what you have seen with a digital camera can be a big help. In worn-out plumage, they are less even, more listed. Status in Kuwait: Common passage migrant and scarce winter visitor. hopefully i can attach pics to this if not they are in gallery. The Bird flew over while we sat looking out of the cafe windows eating cake and drinking coffee,it's a hard game this raptor watching, Birding is for everyone no matter how good or bad we are at it,enjoy it while you can. Then, in mid-July, four juveniles fledged the nest. Pallid harriers are slightly smaller than buzzard and are white below with black wingtips. So as they searched for animal tracks and waded up to their ankles in thick, black goo, I scanned the wide horizon for signs of the harrier. E: 100-120 cm. The bird also has too much white around the eye socket isolating the ear-covert patch. In this guide were going to highlight some of the key information you need to know about these birds, and well be touching on everything from their appearance to their hunting behavior, mating, nesting, as well as their diet, habitat, migration routes, lifespan, natural predators and their conservation status to make sure you have everything you need to know and can spot them as soon as you have the opportunity to catch a glimpse of these amazing birds.Lets get started with their appearance so you know exactly what to look for when youre out spotting. 10. Free, global bird ID and field guide app powered by your sightings and media. Original reporting and incisive analysis, direct from the Guardian every morning, Pallid harrier. Even though, there are some individuals, especially females, with wide dark stripes identical to PH. 6. Can it look after itself? The female is obsessed with us and not the male. In case the facial disc is a bit coloured, it doesnt emphasize so much. I personally have only seen Pallid Harrier once before, last autumn in La Janda in Cadiz province, and it was a second year male so there was no debate about it. They're declining in their breeding range (now classed as Near Threatened) so chances of them spreading and colonising W Europe are pretty low. Find out more about the partnership, The Royal Society for the Protection of Birds (RSPB) is a registered charity: England and Wales no. When applicable, eBird generally defers to bird records committees for records formally considered to be of "uncertain provenance". 10.00. It may not display this or other websites correctly. Chiffchaff 4 I then put out news that we had just seen a Hen Harrier. Wintering has become a feature, too, with around five birds each year (this showing a slowly increasing trend). Your email address will not be published. When their preferred small mammal prey is locally abundant, such as during the vole outbreaks of 2019 in Tierra de Campos, some birds may decide to stay and breed. The underside of the female is a lighter brown of buff color with streaks through it. Exotic species flags differentiate locally introduced species from native species. I was very lucky to see it. It's a tough question, as it could be argued that a rare bird is simply a lost bird, and so means little in the wider scheme of things. Arabic Name: . Birds of Kuwait | Bird Sightings from Kuwait 2023. Not such amazing views when we managed to find a place to stop and I could point my camera at it, as it had by then drifted way across a field. CLARK W.S. Juveniles are rufous and similar to Montagu's, but appear dark rather than pale faced. 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