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Short clip of this magnificent Harrier Hawk rescued after being hit by a car…
After a really tough week loosing two of my chooks in a horrible way I landed up coming home with a Harrier Hawk today… After shopping in town this morning, we were on our way home when I saw a Harrier Hawk on the railing next to the road side, he was after road kill. I have been after a Hawk shot for two years, but they always take off when we stop the car. Keith turned round and as we were heading back to the spot when we saw a vehicle clipped the hawk. He was moving and dangerously close to on coming traffic, we stopped and I rushed out to see if we could save him. He took off over the paddocks and landed awkwardly, it looked like his leg was broken. There was not stopping me, I was just about to jump the fence and head off in his direction when he got up again and flew across the paddock towards us and landed about a meter away. I was shaking, and so amazed that he came back, it is as if he somehow knew that we were there to help. This magnificent bird was hurt and he was obviously in shock. While Keith was getting the blanket from the car I took a few shots, then managed to get a blanket over him. Carrying him as gently as I could we fled home and put him in the Dog carrier cage. On a Sunday afternoon we were unable to get hold of anyone that could help. So we kept him as comfortable as possible till we could get help. It looks like he has a broken leg and without it he will be unable to hunt. See the next post for the outcome HERE I have never been that close to a Hawk, it is a moving experience, those eyes are amazing, they sure are magnificent birds. This Harrier would have died in the wild as he would no longer have been able to hunt without both legs… Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35 Southland New Zealand 22nd April 2012
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Everywhere in the world raptors are in decline however the Kahu (Harrier Hawk) is holding it’s own despite predators. It became a protected bird in New Zealand in 1985. They are scavengers and most of the time they take the easy option, i.e. road kills, resulting in many of them being killed by high speed traffic. They can be seen year round drifiting over road verges and countryside, soaring in wide circles without apparent fatigue while searching for prey.
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My fascination with birds began as a child and almost 50 years down the track my love for our feathered friends has not diminished. Once we moved to Tranquillity (our little country retreat) my passion for birds, all nature and wildlife became a digital reality through the lens of my camera.
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Wow this is a real beauty a favorite
Your kind comment& fave is always very much appreciated, thank you Malcolm
– AndreaEL
Brilliant closeup, the detail in the eye is amazing
Your kind comment is always very much appreciated, thank you Byron
– AndreaEL
I am so touched by your heart ~ your care ~ thanks for sharing ~ fabulous story, photos and videos ~ he is so beautiful xx
Your kind comment is always very much appreciated, thank you Linda. I am pleased you enjoyed the image.
– AndreaEL
Andrea, you are a born rescuer. This is fabulous.
Your kind comment is always very much appreciated, thank you Dot. Just doing what I can to help the little creatures of the world…
– AndreaEL
NOW this placed the BIGGEST smile on my HEART!
Your kind comment is always very much appreciated, thank you Rose. So glad it made you smile…
– AndreaEL
Natures Paintbrush
BEAUTIFUL work
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Thank you Ann
– AndreaEL
So beautiful. I am glad he could be saved.
Your kind comment is always very much appreciated, thank you Bunny. I am thrilled at the outcome…
– AndreaEL
Awesome capture, the detail is terrific
Your kind comment is always very much appreciated, thank you Elfriede
– AndreaEL
You are a wonderful saviour of many creatures Andrea – so pleased you could rescue the Hawk, he is such a noble looking bird. Great video also !
Your kind comment is always very much appreciated, thank you Roy. So pleased you enjoyed the clip… it helps makes the image more real and you are so right he is a noble looking bird.
– AndreaEL
Thank you Ray
– AndreaEL