Hen Harrier
Habitat and behaviour
Habitat: Moorland, coastal marshes.
Diet: Voles, small birds.
Best time to spot: Persecuted; pale grey male, brown female.
When to look
Resident in the UK, so it can be found year-round. More on the season in UK raptors and owls.
Where to see it
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