A Northern harrier bird has a very distinguishable, and commonly seen from the field, white rump patch. It’s large enough that you can actually see it as the bird is flying over head.

A rare male Hen Harrier, one of Britain’s most elusive birds of prey, stunned birdwatchers at Wallasea Island in Essex ...

Barry Buttle, a photographer based in Lowestoft, was out shooting photos near the Castle Marshes Nature Reserve when he saw a male hen harrier.

It does not necessarily reflect the view of The Herald. A rare male Hen Harrier, one of Britain’s most elusive birds of prey, stunned birdwatchers at Wallasea Island in Essex. Gliding silently ...