Marsh Harriers, known scientifically as Circus aeruginosus, are impressive birds of prey that call wetlands home. You'll find them across Europe and Asia, often swooping low over marshes and reedbeds. These big birds are hard to miss with their long wings and tails.
One interesting thing about Marsh Harriers is that males and females look quite different. The blokes are mostly brown with grey wings, while the ladies are dark brown all over. They're not fussy eaters, happily hunting water birds, small mammals, and even fish.
When it's time to have chicks, they build nests right on the ground, tucked away in tall plants near water. It's a bit risky, but it works for them! These birds had a rough time in the past because of hunting and losing their wetland homes. But good news - their numbers are on the up thanks to conservation work. Keep your eyes peeled for them gliding over places like the Norfolk Broads!
Learn more: https://binocularbase.com/bird/marsh-harrier/
One interesting thing about Marsh Harriers is that males and females look quite different. The blokes are mostly brown with grey wings, while the ladies are dark brown all over. They're not fussy eaters, happily hunting water birds, small mammals, and even fish.
When it's time to have chicks, they build nests right on the ground, tucked away in tall plants near water. It's a bit risky, but it works for them! These birds had a rough time in the past because of hunting and losing their wetland homes. But good news - their numbers are on the up thanks to conservation work. Keep your eyes peeled for them gliding over places like the Norfolk Broads!
Learn more: https://binocularbase.com/bird/marsh-harrier/
Category
🐳
AnimalsTranscript
00:00you
00:30you
01:00you