January 22, 2026

I am a Northern Harrier

You can tell by the white stripe at the base of my tail

I use both vision and hearing to hunt

I'm a bird of prey, you won't see me eat kale.

Location: TM Goodwin WMA, Broadmore Unit

Sources: Text

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December 1, 2019

 Location: Lake Okeechobee Park, Okeechobee

I am a Northern Harrier
My face is shaped much like an owls
It's common for me to have multiple mates
In more than one way, I am out on the prowl!

Sources: Cornell Lab All About Birds - Northern Harrier

Photo and text © 2018 Dee Fairbanks Simpson