Marsh Harrier
Circus aeruginosus
Wingspan 110-125cm

Associated with wetlands, particularly extensive reedbeds. Flies at slow speed just above tops of reeds, occasionally stalling to drop on prey. Long-winged and long-tailed. Male reddish brown except for blue-grey head and grey, unbarred tail; in flight, has grey and reddish brown areas on wings and black wingtips. Female dark brown except for pale leading edge to wing and pale cap and chin. Rare breeding bird in England, mainly E Anglia. Seen on migration elsewhere.