Raptor over Box Hill, Vic today

By Birding-Aus, on March 23rd, 2013

I saw a large raptor soaring over the Box Hill football ground at about 1800 today. It was trending in a southeasterly direction towards Blackburn when I lost sight of it.

It was 60-80m above the ground and, with the cloud cover, was at the limit of my unassisted eyes. The square tail and general appearance suggested Little Eagle or Whistling Kite.

Did anyone else see it?

Cheers

David

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2 comments to Raptor over Box Hill, Vic today

• "Andrew Bell"

  March 24, 2013 at 4:23 pm

  If it’s any help I saw a Spotted Harrier soaring over Box Hill as I drove through the area around Christmas

  Cheers

  Andrew Bell

• David Clark

  March 23, 2013 at 7:34 pm

  Thanks Anthea

  Unfortunately, the distance and altitude meant that I really only got a look at the ventral surface.

  Cheers

  David

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