Marsh Harrier at Ham Wall
I’ve had many happy times watching Marsh Harriers flying across RSPB reserves. Today is one of them as, after a few distant views across the marshes at RSPB Ham Wall, this one did a close fly-by.
Aren’t they magnificent?
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