Spotted v swamp harrier

[L&L Knight <>]

Check to see whether the bird has a white rump.  Swamp a white rump,  
Spotted does not.
Harriers generally tootle along a couple of metres above the ground,  
so it is quite feasible to look for this.
Regards, Laurie.

On 23/02/2008, at 2:16 PM, Gordon and Pam wrote:

> We have had several fleeting glimpses of what my son and I are  
> pretty sure
> is one of these flying overhead in our neighbourhood of late.
>
>
>
> Apart from colour up close, are there any reliable distinguishing  
> features
> that we can look for?  glimpses are often at a distance, and are  
> brief.
>
>
> Also saw red-brow and double-barred finches here in the  
> neighbourhood this
> morning - first time for double-bars here.
>
>
>
> Thanks in advance.
>
>
>
> Gordon Cain
>
> Schofields (Blacktown)
>
> NW Sydney
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