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    Default Harrier chasing kite

    I saw a female Northern Harrier chasing a White-tailed kite over the ocean this morning, I had never seen this behavior before as the harriers usually keep low and kites prefer hovering at higher altitude. I always see smaller birds chasing/harassing larger raptors such as Red-tails. Harrier chased the kite over the trees for a good 2-3 min before it banked and cruised away.

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    Arash,

    According to "Hawks in Flight" (Dunne & Sibley), Harriers commonly defend their "protected airspace" against other raptors who dare to intrude. A month ago I watched in fascination as a Northern Harrier and a juvi Red-tailed put on an amazing display of aerobatics when the latter ventured into the Harrier's space. I apologize for the technically deficient shot, hand-held from a considerable distance.

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    Nice Bill, thanks for the info. Maybe the best way to photograph them is to use a remote controlled hawk :D !!!
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