2021 FWF Photo Contest

Description

A northern harrier came through the marsh from a distance. It was coming towards a horizontal tree limb that was very close to where I stood. The harrier landed on the snag and it then became apparent that it had prey in its talons. It proceeded to leisurely eat its lizard and allowed me to get quite a number of shots.

Camera Specifications

Sony A9ii

Species

Northern Harrier

Location

Circle B Bar Reserve, Lakeland, Polk, FL

“The harrier kept coming closer and closer and closer in an amazing encounter on New Year”

Mark J. Schocken