Bird of prey seen from some distance by a compatriot of mine. Photos are on the blog (scroll down a bit and you will see them!)

Marsh harrier or something different?

Hi James,

I'm not sure that I've found the correct images but there are two photographs of a bird of prey flying away carrying prey, apparently taken on 21 July 2014 and labelled 'Hen Harrier with Prey (A Chick)'. I believe the raptor depicted in both these images is a Sparrowhawk.

Best regards,

Nick

You did find the right pictures. I think the author got a bit over excited and and named it Hen Harrier (he does that sometimes!). Thanks for the I.D.!

Blog has now been amended by said author.

Thank you to Nick for pointing out the error

Author has explained his actions fully..