Marsh Hawk Collection

Hen Harrier (Circus cyaneus) adult female in flight over heather moorland, Scotland, UK. July

Hen Harrier, Circus Cyaneus, 1845 Hen Harrier, Circus Cyaneus. From The Birds of America by John J. Audubon. Pub. 1827-1838 (colour lithograph)

Hen harrier (Circus cyaneus) juvenile male, in flight, Parainen Uto, Finland. September

Hen Harrier (colour litho)
3121080 Hen Harrier (colour litho) by Wright, Magnus (1805-68), Ferdinand (1822-1906) & Wilhelm von (1810-87); (add.info.: Svenska Faglar efter Naturen och pa sten ritade)

Hen Harrier (colour litho)
3121079 Hen Harrier (colour litho) by Wright, Magnus (1805-68), Ferdinand (1822-1906) & Wilhelm von (1810-87); (add.info.: Svenska Faglar efter Naturen och pa sten ritade)

Hen Harrier, Circus Cyaneus, from "The Birds of America"by John J
4071371 Hen Harrier, Circus Cyaneus, from " The Birds of America" by John J. Audubon, pub. 1827-38 (hand coloured engraving) by Audubon

Northern harrier, Circus hudsonius
6338333 Northern harrier, Circus hudsonius by Audubon, John James (1785-1851) (after); (add.info.: Northern harrier, Circus hudsonius. Marsh hawk, male 1, female with prey 2)

Marsh Hawk, 1837. Creator: Robert Havell
Marsh Hawk, 1837

Northern harrier (Circus hudsonius), two juvenile females hunting. North Park, Colorado, USA. August

Northern harrier hunting in dune habitat
Marsh hawk, birds, northern harrier, white-footed mouse, hunting rap, Johann Schumacher, 179199904

Hen Harrier, Circus Cyaneus, 1845
Hen Harrier, Circus Cyaneus. From The Birds of America by John J. Audubon. Pub. 1827-1838 (colour lithograph)

Hen harrier (Circus cyaneus) recently fledged chick in flight, Scotland, UK. July

Marsh Hawk Harrier William Notman Canadian born Scotland
Marsh Hawk; Harrier; William Notman (Canadian, born Scotland, 1826 - 1891); Montreal, Quebec, Canada; 1876; Albumen silver print

Marsh hawk lithograph 1897
Diseases of Poultry by Leonard Pearson - Clarence M. Busch, State Printer of Pennsylvania 1897

marsh and Cooper hawk birds lithograph 1897
Diseases of Poultry by Leonard Pearson - Clarence M. Busch, State Printer of Pennsylvania 1897

Marsh hawk bird lithograph 1890
Report on the Birds of Pennsylvania by B.H.Warren M.D. 1890

Marsh hawk and reed bird, 18th century C013 / 6254
Marsh hawk and reed bird. 18th-century artwork of a marsh hawk (Circus cyaneus) and a reed bird (Dolichonyx oryzivorus) from Pennsylvania, USA

Hen harrier design
Drawing by Alfred Waterhouse for the ornamentation of the Natural History Museum, London, 1875-1876. Waterhouse designed the museum in the 1860s, and it first opened its doors on Easter Monday 1881

Circus cyaneus, marsh hawk or northern harrier
Hand coloured engraving, by George Edwards (1694- 1773), 1758. Paper size: 285 x 120 mm. Original artwork held by the Natural History Museum

MARSH HAWK, 1877. Circus cyaneus. Also known as harrier. Line engraving, 1877

MARSH HAWK. Line engraving, 19th century

Northern Harrier - male in flight - January - Connecticut - USA
JZ-3783 Northern Harrier - male in flight January - Connecticut - USA Circus cyaneus Jim Zipp Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Northern Harrier - immature in flight - with immature Cooper's Hawk in flight. CT in fall migration. October. USA
JZ-3784 Northern Harrier - immature in flight - with immature Cooper's Hawk in flight. CT in fall migration. October. USA Circus cyaneus Jim Zipp Please note that prints are for personal display

Northern Harrier / Hen Harrier - adult male
JZ-2007 Northern Harrier / Hen Harrier - adult male Circus cyaneus Distribution: Found throughout northern parts of Canada, the northernmost USA and northern Eurasia

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The majestic Marsh Hawk, also known as the Hen Harrier (Circus cyaneus), is a captivating bird that can be found soaring through the skies in various parts of the world. In Scotland, UK, an adult female Hen Harrier gracefully glides above heather moorland, showcasing its impressive flight skills. The vibrant landscape serves as a picturesque backdrop for this magnificent creature. Meanwhile, in Parainen Uto, Finland during September, a juvenile male Hen Harrier takes to the air with youthful exuberance. Its wings spread wide as it navigates through the open sky, displaying its developing hunting abilities. This young harrier's journey has just begun. Delving into historical illustrations of this remarkable species reveals stunning color lithographs capturing their beauty and grace. These artistic renderings showcase both adult and juvenile Hen Harriers in all their glory. From John J. 's "The Birds of America" to Robert Havell's 1837 depiction titled "Marsh Hawk, " these artworks pay homage to the timeless allure of these birds. In North America, specifically Circus hudsonius or Northern harriers take center stage. Two juvenile females are captured mid-hunt amidst dune habitat - an environment where they thrive and demonstrate their exceptional hunting prowess. Returning once more to Scotland's enchanting landscapes in July brings us face-to-face with recently fledged chicks taking flight for the first time under watchful eyes. These young Hen Harriers embark on a new chapter of their lives while honoring centuries-old traditions passed down from previous generations. Whether it is over Scottish moorlands or Finnish forests, whether they are adults or juveniles spreading their wings for the first time – each sighting of a Marsh Hawk leaves us captivated by nature's splendor and reminds us why we must cherish and protect these incredible creatures for generations to come.