Some more photos I took from around Harmon Reservoir and Stillwater NWR. I'm trying to get better about capturing little birds and birds in flight.

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I missed the lead up to this series (and should have had a faster shutter speed), so I am not sure if this is an unsuccessful attempt by a short eared owl to steal a meal from a northern harrier, or a successful attempt by a northern harrier to steal a meal from a short eared owl.

The falling grasses lead me to believe the harrier has stolen the meal, but it is not definitive.

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I watched the Northern Harrier skim low across the line of reeds in front of me. Suddenly it turned and landed, looked into the reeds and around a bit, before leaving. Shortly afterwards, I spotted the Song Sparrow pop out.

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A pair of Northern Harriers were hunting along the pond in front of me. I noticed the large flock of American Avocets take off and snapped some pictures of them in flight. Caught the hunter among them.

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