I was very lucky to see it. Since the discovery of regular breeding of Pallid Harriers in Finland in 2011, the number of sightingshas markedly increased right acrossEurope. not sure don't know too much about them but going by the irish birding sites they reckon it is not the same one. Eggs are usually white in color with some small brown markings occasionally. 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. Sure enough when I looked in the book it was clearly a male Pallid Harrier that we had just been watching. Sand Martin 5, Swallow 2 These birds have an incredibly wide range due to their migration patterns and cover a large area at different times of the year. CLARK W.S., CLARKE R. 1998. Oystercatcher 4 The UK's farmland birds have declined by 55% since 1970. 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. Shoveler 20 But this. Click Submit to share your rare bird sightings via our simple form. Bird of Kuwait Sightings - Birdwatching Tours. 2021 Associated Newspapers Limited. Pallid Harriers are a very rare passage migrant to the UK they winter in Africa and breed in areas like Kazakhstan. The sightings of pallid harrier didn't finish at NADEC. 7. That was enough for alarm bells to ring.. 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: evolution of female plumage, Juveniles: Pallid Harrier vs Montagus Harrier, Raptor Identification - The complete raptors guide. Water Rail 2 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. Wonderful winter's birding in the East Midlands yesterday. Females are more difficult to separate from other harriers; pay attention to the underwings with their barred primaries and dark secondaries. So it wasn't until six days into this bird's stay that I went to look for it. I was beginning to think we were missing out here in Somerset, when one was found just 10 miles north of my home, on the Mendip Hills. This is the first record for Gloucestershire. 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. 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. Mostly brown or sometimes green, but this depends a lot on the health of the bird and what its diet consists of and can vary a little due to this. Scientific Name: Circus macrourus. The problem is what it doesn't say, My mother has Alzheimer's - these are 10 foods we both eat to protect brain health, Isabel Oakeshotts betrayal of Matt Hancock is the final nail in the coffin for trust in media, Ed Davey: 'We are locked out of my learning disabled son's savings - the Government won't help', The Spanish town with a unique 'Asnot' festival that mocks Ascot and British culture, If 'disappearing' WhatsApp messages are embedded in Whitehall, scrutiny will vanish too, Do not sell or share my personal information. All Rights Reserved. Click Submit to share your rare bird sightings via our simple form. Your email address will not be published. 2013. Very unusually, a juv spent the 2015-2016 winter in Norfolk. Ruiff 2 Yellow-browed Warbler. Twitchers gathered on Holy Island in Northumberland after the pallid harrier was spotted in October. It also resembles other harriers in having distinct male and female plumages. Sand Martin 20+ It also had a small white rump with a faint barred tail. 14 Feb 2023. We spend 90% of net income on conservation, public education and advocacy, The RSPB is a member of BirdLife International. 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. 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 . When applicable, eBird generally defers to bird records committees for records formally considered to be of "uncertain provenance". 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. (28693256) Rod Ferbrache, a birdwatcher for 25 years, recorded the first pallid harrier seen in Guernsey last year on 9 September. Wintering has become a feature, too, with around five birds each year (this showing a slowly increasing trend). https://www.flickr.com/photos/124028194@N04/. 2023 BirdGuides, Warners Group Publications Plc. The status of Pallid Harrierhas rapidly changed in France in recent years. Agree with that Aiki,I've been lucky enough to see two separate birds and both will stick in my mind. 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. . Although most records involve juveniles in autumn, an increasing number of spring sightings are made and, in some years, at least one individual willoverwinter. At 16.15 yesterday afternoon both Martin and I were working in the 100 Acre replacing a gate. 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. They have a grace, elegance, and aerial manoeuvrability rare even in the world of raptors. I consulted Dick Forsman for a second view and he replied after studying the image thus -: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Og8olT6LQ4g, Pallid Harrier in Forest of Bowland. Please login or subscribe to view this information. There are no natural predators for pallid harriers, and as a bird of prey they are powerful enough and large enough to defend their nests and themselves from most creatures in their range, however opportunists may occasionally stumble across unguarded eggs in rare circumstances and find an easy meal.However this is very rare as females are diligent mothers who incubate exclusively and only leave the eggs in extreme scenarios. 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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 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. The first case of the speciesbreeding in western Europe was noted as recently as 2017, when a pair raised four chicks in The Netherlands. Update. juvenile males have a distinguish yellow iris and some grey body feathers once the first moult (during spring 2cy) has started. Chiffchaff 3 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. All Rights Reserved. We only record sightings within the WVBS study area. Birding World 10(7): 267-269. Is it the same Harrier as seen in the South earlier in the week? 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. The wing span of adults is roughly similar, coming in at around 40 to 48cm or 16 to 19 inches. 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. 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. On the way home, clutching celebratory ice-creams, the children quizzed me about what made this particular creature so special. Previously considered an extreme rarity, it is now an expected annual vagrant that has a habit of appearing in all seasons. Males weigh 315 g (11.1 oz) while the slightly larger females weigh 445 g (15.7 oz). 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. 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. ____________________________________________________________________, 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. Weight: 235-415 g., 400-550 g. Longevity: < 15 years old. The Pallid harrier is one of the most elegant birds of prey that occasionally visits the Netherlands. MH: the eyebrow is fluctuatingly wide, usually more than in PH, resulting more prominent as a whole. On Sunday he spotted a second. 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. It also resembles other harriers in having distinct male and female plumages. 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. In the past it has been difficult to distinguish between pallid harriers and another bird, Montagus harrier. * Bird News Pro and Bird News Ultimate subscribers receive full sighting details. Pallid harrier in Little Rann of Kutch This is a typical harrier, with long wings held in a shallow V in its low flight. 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. Pallid Harriers are a very rare passage migrant to the UK they winter in Africa and breed in areas like Kazakhstan. In case the facial disc is a bit coloured, it doesnt emphasize so much. Females are more difficult to separate from other harriers; pay attention to the underwings with their barred primaries and dark secondaries. The pallid harrier, also known as a Pale, are a migratory bird of prey and a part of the harrier family, which is characterized by their low flying hunting over open ground, their long tails and long wings as well as their slow and graceful flight- which can suddenly turn into a fast dive towards prey and are a specific subcategory of the birds of prey in the wider Accipitridae family. I could easily see the striking head pattern, in particular a really obvious pale collar, he said. 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). Arabic Name: . Aravind Ramesh. 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. Pallid harriers are very mobile birds, and having travelled thousands of miles to be here, this one was no exception. Please enter details of your sighting below for our recorder to evaluate. After several minutes the harrier made it to the far end of our reserve and dipped over the sea wall. Dutch Birding 7: 41-54. Amazing close views from the car - it flew right in front of us! Blackcap 2, Avocet 1 Owen Foley's bank holiday weekend was a memorable one, finding a stunning first for Ireland. 1. They rarely show a similar extension to PH, this causing a severe confusion afterwards. L: 41-48 cm. Pallid Harriers in Northwest Europe and the identification of presumed Pallid Harrier x Hen Harrier hybrids. Pallid harrier Circus macrourus 1,060 miles . 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. Differences in tarsal length between adult female Montagus and Pallid Harriers: an easy method to separate specimens. Other birds of interest included Red Kite, Hobby, Common Sandpiper and Redshank. The harrier was last seen at 08.30. flying North over the hill to the North of the . Like most harrier species, there are distinct color differences between males and females. Required fields are marked *. House Martin 1 (First of the year) It is believed that the lifespan of the pallid harrier is somewhere around 13 to 14 years, and its possible that they could live longer in captivity depending on their care and diet as well as the suitability of the habitat and climate. 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. 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. E: 100-120 cm. Highest daily count: 35 on 21/9/2004. Juveniles are rufous and similar to Montagu's, but appear dark rather than pale faced. E.g. 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. However, there are individuals who again resemble to PH, especially females, which cause confusion. MH: the dark facial disk from the ear tufts is less prominent and isolated, not usually connected to the nape nor the basis of the lower mandible. 25 years after the MMR vaccine autism fraud, we're still dealing with the consequences, Parents jailed for manslaughter of daughter left to die in bedroom 'unfit for any animal', Stop blindly believing or dismissing the Covid lab-leak theory - focus on the evidence, Remains of baby found in wooded area after search for Constance Marten and Mark Gordon's child, Oxford and Cambridge ban ChatGPT over plagiarism fears but other universities embrace AI bot, Waspi legal action over state pension age 'a waste', says expert as it continues to raise cash, UK could mass vaccinate chickens to prevent bird flu spreading between humans, The Witch Trials of JK Rowling makes sensible points. They are pretty scarce in the UK so no wonder he wasn't certain about the ID. It may not display this or other websites correctly. 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. Rare birds usually turn up when you are too busy to go and see them one of the reasons why I gave up twitching 20 years ago. Males are ghostly gray above with black wingtip wedges. English Name: Pallid HarrierScientific Name: Circus macrourusArabic Name: Status in Kuwait: Common passage migrant and scarce winter visitor.Highest daily count: 35 on 21/9/2004. However, in the three years that I'm a birder I had never seen one. Pallid Harrier breeds in Spain for first time. Migratory. The pair nested in Marne departement, to the east of Paris, and fledged four young. And then it flew past. To make things trickier, I had my three young children in tow. A resource for Birders, Twitchers and casual Bird Watchers. It prefers pivot grassy fields habitat such as Sulaibiya Pivot Fileds, and United Poultry Pivot Fields where it is common in winter. 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. Comprehensive life histories for all bird species and families. Lucky you Pete! FORSMAN, D. & ERTERIUS, D. 2012. Irish rare bird sighting records for the Island Of Ireland, including photos and fectured articles relating to Irish Birds. The bird was very pale grey almost white especially under parts with no real contrast on the face. I then put out news that we had just seen a Hen Harrier. The bird also has too much white around the eye socket isolating the ear-covert patch. 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 It also, winters in Kuwait in small numbers. The female is obsessed with us and not the male. These count in official eBird totals and, where applicable, have been accepted by regional bird records committee(s). From March to May and from August to November. Juveniles are rufous and similar to Montagus, but appear dark rather than pale faced. PH: the clear collar is wide and neat, clearly outlining the dark cheeks. All rights reserved. 5. Junction of Priory Ave/Grange Park, Bristol, England. 2021 A.Al-Sirhan Alenezi. 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. Redshank 7 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. 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. Can it look after itself? Still a wonderful sight. Show Details. FORSMAN D. 1995. Vagrants have been spotted in western Europe and Great Britain but these sightings are vanishingly rare although a juvenile did winter successfully in the UK in 2002/03 and a pair of pallid harriers nested in the Netherlands in 2017, raising four chicks successfully, indicating that these birds are incredibly adaptive and can be found across Europe, Asia and parts of Africa. But Martin was constantly shouting out while he was watching the bird that it lacked a dark trailing edge to the wing, and that it had only a small amount of black on the wing tip. 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. 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. From March to May and from August to November. Adults measure 40-48 cm (16-19 in) long with a wingspan of 95-120 cm (37-47 in). Occasionally,pallid harrier has breed in countries of central and southern Europe, hybrydizing with other harrier species, especially hen harrier. The second brown juvenile Pallid Harrier seen in Guernsey, independently reported this year by Dave Carre and Jamie Hooper. 6. Golden Eagles spotted Crawleyside/Stanhope Moor Durham? Not especially, however they will defend their eggs and are capable hunters as birds of prey. 2023 BirdGuides, Warners Group Publications Plc. 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. However, it could be wider and resembling to MH. 11. Status in Kuwait: Common passage migrant and scarce winter visitor. Our attention was drawn by a Herring Gull yelping and chasing a raptor across the Bull Ground behind us. Illustration: George Boorujy. Take Merlin with you in the field! In Cardiff. 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. 8. 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. Moments later, it had disappeared behind a distant crowd of birders, who I later discovered had enjoyed spectacular views. Escapee: Exotic species known or suspected to be escaped or released, including those that have bred but don't yet fulfill the criteria for Provisional. Have you seen something interesting? Presumed Pallid Harrier. . document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. The Pallid Harrier is very common during migration in Autumn and Spring. 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. PH: the majority tends to have a thin eyebrow, not really highlighted. Birdwatchers are in a flutter after increased sightings of a bird of prey that is hardly ever seen in Britain. E: 100-120 cm. Find out more about the partnership, The Royal Society for the Protection of Birds (RSPB) is a registered charity: England and Wales no. 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. 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. The pallid harrier breeds in Ukraine and Russia and spends most of the winter in. Include your email address in case we need to clarify details. Alan Wright from the Lancashire Wildlife Trust said: Pallid harriers have been difficult to distinguish from the Montagus harrier in the past and it could be that digital photography is now helping people to distinguish them more easily. In 2019, the species also bred in Spain for the first time. MH: They always display a back dark stripe on the wing. FORSMAN, D.2016. Learn how your comment data is processed. Aves 50(1): 23-38. 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. The breeding area extends from South Russia to North East China. Amazing close views from the car - it flew right in front of us! Bulletin British Ornithologists Club 118:52-54. It was pouring with rain and the Harrier kept very low to the ground as it headed up the reserve. from the UK . 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. But there have been a number of British sightings in recent month from Shetland to Sussex. 2. 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. We have two Dewlap Toulouse geese, male and female. Due to the colonisation of pallid harrier towards North West Europe, hybridisation with other harrier species takes place occasionally, often with hen harrier, exceptionally with Montagus harrier. As well as in France, 2020 has produced the first breeding record for the Czech Republic. Ballyvergan Reedbed, Youghal. Close ); after big decline during 1970-1990, when up to 30% of individuals lost (especially from main population, in European Russia), numbers continued to fall in following decade up to 2000, and general trends of loss exceeded 30% . For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. All Records (Accepted, Rejected, Pending). Coordinators: Alex Oll, Teresa Montras & Joan Goy. male pallid harrier following route 90 east to west Birdwatch285: 45-52. 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. . You are using an out of date browser. 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. JavaScript is disabled. species 213. Then, in mid-July, four juveniles fledged the nest. Fortunately the track along the hilltop had something all children love: mud. Males are quite similar to the hen harrier but are a little smaller in size, with narrower wings and a paler coloration, as well as slightly different patterns in the wing feathers, however this can be hard to distinguish at distance or while the bird is in flight. 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. Pallid Harrier Circus macrourus 1 st autumn female. highlighted way as in MH. 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