This afternoon I was at Lahinch marsh when a odd Harrier crossed my path, I proceeded to follow the bird for over a mile grabbing a few photo opportunities when possible,
In the field I thought I had picked up the hybrid NH x HH that had been seen over shannon a few weeks back but that was ruled out, thanks to be .
I reached out for help with the ID
The bird seems consistent with a juvenile Pallid Harrier
The rufous-cinnamon underparts that appear to be un-streaked with a four fingered wing structure with dark contrasting secondaries.
A slim tail look with a small white rump
A good head pattern with THAT FACE .
