Birdwatchers in the North East were treated to a rare spectacle earlier this month as a marsh harrier—a bird once on the brink of extinction in Britain—was seen soaring over the region.

It does not necessarily reflect the view of The Herald. A RARE male Hen Harrier, one of Britain’s rarest birds of prey, has thrilled birdwatchers after being spotted gliding low over Wallasea Island ...

A RARE male Hen Harrier, one of Britain’s rarest birds of prey, has thrilled birdwatchers after being spotted gliding low over Wallasea Island in Essex. The raptor, nicknamed the "Grey Ghost ...

Flying low over the field ... this raptor is now recognized as the Northern Harrier, one of the Bitterroot’s most common birds of prey. Standing about 12-inches tall with a wing span near ...

Low angle shot shows birds taking off from electric wires during sunset. Sky filled with large clouds creates dramatic background. Silhouettes of birds in motion add sense of freedom and natural ...

A rare male Hen Harrier, one of Britain’s most elusive birds of prey ... it cuts a ghostly figure as it hunts low over open ground. These raptors are exceptionally rare in England, with fewer ...

A rare male Hen Harrier ... it hunts low over open ground. These raptors are exceptionally rare in England, with fewer than 50 confirmed nesting attempts nationwide last year. Decades of habitat loss ...