Male Hen Harrier.

One of the most stunning raptors we're lucky enough to see in the UK.

Canon R7 EF500mm + 1.4TC, 700mm, ISO 640, f/6.3, 1/2500th.

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The male hen harrier is, in my opinion, one of the most beautiful raptors that grace the UK.

In their full adult plumage of grey with black wing tips, they stand out against the hills and moors as they expertly hunt for rodents and small birds.

In spring, the males perform a breathtaking courtship display called a sky-dance, to attract a female for the breeding season ahead.

This male was on his way to perform this display.

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Hen Harrier.

A male, out hunting over the moors this afternoon, making light work of the strong gusty conditions, as he expertly darted this way and that, looking for prey below.

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Subjected to persecution across much of the rest of the UK, the hen harrier is safe here on Mull, where they number up to 50 pairs.

Each spring, I scour the moors and hills to watch them performing their sky-dancing courtship performance, which is a spectacular sight on a sunny day.

The males fly high in the skies and dive down, calling along the way, before soaring up once again. Over and over, to attract the females.

Magic.

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Revenge for Miraoumi of their Skydancer named Labradorite! 
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Trying out a new game asset production strategy, to make some graphics take a little less time while allowing some customizability. I really enjoy rendering shiny gold things and the Symmetry brush

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Here's a prize I drew for someone who won a game I hosted! It is her dragon, named 'Shadymum'!

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