Circus Cyaneus Collection

Northern / Hen Harrier (Circus cyaneus) and Kestrel (Falco tinnunculus) below, fighting in flight. Vosges, France, February

Hen harrier (Circus cyaneus) female hovering over moorland, Glen Tanar Estate, Deeside, Scotland, UK, June

Hen harrier (Circus cyaneus) adult female landing on rock in moorland habitat, Glen Tanar Estate, Grampian, Scotland, UK, June

Hen Harrier (Circus cyaneus) adult female in flight over heather moorland, Scotland, UK. July

Eggs of European birds, lithograph, published in 1897
Eggs of European birds: 1) Kingfisher; 2) Bee-eater; 3) Black woodpecker; 4) Lesser spotted woodpecker; 5) Roller; 6) Eagle-owl; 7) Long-eared owl; 8) Scops owl; 9) Pygmy owl; 10) Tawny owl; 11

Hen harrier (Circus cyaneus) adult female perched on rock, moorland habitat, Glen Tanar Estate, Grampian, Scotland, UK, June

Hen harrier (Circus cyaneus) adult female in flight, landing at nest with food for chicks, moorland habitat, Glen Tanar Estate, Grampian, Scotland, UK, June. 2020VISION Exhibition

Hen harrier (Circus cyaneus) juvenile male, in flight, Parainen Uto, Finland. September

Hen harrier (Circus cyaneus) adult male in flight over moorland, Glen Tanar Estate, Grampian, Scotland, UK, June

Hen harrier (Circus cyaneus) adult female diving to nest site, carrying nesting material, moorland habitat, Glen Tanar Estate, Grampian, Scotland, UK, June. 2020VISION Book Plate

Hen harrier (Circus cyaneus) adult female in flight, moorland habitat, long exposure, Glen Tanar Estate, Grampian, Scotland, UK, June

Hen harrier (Circus cyaneus) recently fledged chick in flight, Scotland, UK. July

Hen-Harrier - Cir cus cyan eus, c1910, (1910). Artist: George James Rankin
Hen-Harrier - Cir cus cyan eus, c1910, (1910). From Britains Birds and Their Nests, by A. Landsborough Thomson. [The Waverley Book Company, Limited, W. & R

Flying, migrating female Hen Harrier, Circus cyaneus, Netherlands

Juvenile Hen Harrier in flight, Circus cyaneus

Hen Harrier, Circus cyaneus, Netherlands

Hen Harrier flying in snow blizzard, Circus cyaneus

Hen Harrier, Circus cyaneus, Norway

Circus cyaneus, Hen Harrier

Marsh Harrier Circus cyaneus about to food pass Cley Norfolk April

Marsh Harrier Circus cyaneus conducting food pass Cley Norfolk April

Northern Harrier ( Circus cyaneus) male in flight

Northern Harrier Hawk Hunting
Northern Harrier Hawk hunting

Hen Harrier (Circus cyaneus), adult male

Zoology: Birds, Falconiformes, Pallid Harrier (Circus macrourus), Montagus Harrier (Circus pygargus), Hen Harrier (Circus cyaneus), Western Marsh Harrier (Circus aeruginosus), illustration Biology

Hen harrier, 19th century C013 / 6414
Hen harrier (Circus cyaneus). Plate 204 from Watercolour drawings of British Animals (1831-1841) by Scottish naturalist William MacGillivray

Marsh hawk and reed bird, 18th century C013 / 6254
Marsh hawk and reed bird. 18th-century artwork of a marsh hawk (Circus cyaneus) and a reed bird (Dolichonyx oryzivorus) from Pennsylvania, USA

Hen harrier design
Drawing by Alfred Waterhouse for the ornamentation of the Natural History Museum, London, 1875-1876. Waterhouse designed the museum in the 1860s, and it first opened its doors on Easter Monday 1881

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"Circus cyaneus: The Majestic Northern Hen Harrier in Action" Witness the breathtaking aerial battle between the Northern Hen Harrier (Circus cyaneus) and the Kestrel (Falco tinnunculus) as they engage in a fierce fight mid-flight. These magnificent birds showcase their agility and strength, captivating all who witness their aerial acrobatics. In the tranquil moorland habitat of Glen Tanar Estate, an adult female Hen Harrier gracefully lands on a rock, blending seamlessly with her surroundings. Her presence is a testament to the beauty of this Scottish landscape, where these birds find solace and thrive. Hovering effortlessly over the moorland, another female Hen Harrier displays her hunting prowess. With keen eyesight and precision, she scans the heather-covered terrain for unsuspecting prey. This remarkable bird symbolizes both power and grace as she glides through the air. The lithograph from 1897 reveals not only the eggs of European birds but also highlights the importance of preserving these delicate species like Circus cyaneus. Their existence is intertwined with our natural heritage—a reminder that we must protect them for future generations to admire. Perched atop a rugged rock formation within their moorland habitat, an adult female Hen Harrier exudes confidence and resilience. She stands tall against any adversity that comes her way while safeguarding her nest site from potential threats. Watch in awe as an adult female swoops down from above, skillfully landing at her nest with food for her hungry chicks. Her dedication to nurturing new life showcases both maternal instinct and unwavering determination—an inspiring sight indeed. A juvenile male Hen Harrier takes flight in Parainen Uto, Finland—his first taste of independence amidst vast open skies. As he soars high above his birthplace, he embodies hope for future generations across continents. An adult male Hen Harrier dominates the moorland with his majestic presence.