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wide moors. The flight of the Hen-Harrier is 

 always low, but at the same time smooth and 

 buoyant. It feeds on small birds and the young of 

 larger ones, occasionally on grouse and partridges, 

 and often on young rabbits, hares, mice, frogs, &c. 

 It breeds on the open wastes, and frequently in thick 

 furze covers, placing its nest on the ground. The 

 .eggs, four or five in number, are of a pale bluish 

 white, and round at each end. In the first year 

 the young males are similar in appearance to the 

 females, after which they gradually assume the 

 grey plumage that distinguishes the adult. 



HARRIER, MARSH. 



MOOR BUZZARD. 

 FALCO .ERirGiNOSTJS, Lin. 



Marshy districts and moors are the favourite 

 haunts of this species. It is rare in Scotland, but 

 not uncommon in the most marshy districts of 

 England and Wales. 



The Harrier Marsh Hawk preys on waterfowl, 

 especially young ducks, also on water-rats, frogs, 

 lizards, fish, and insects. Its flight is slow and 

 near the ground, but during the season of incuba- 

 tion the males often soar to a considerable height, 

 and remain suspended in the air for a long period. 



