harrier

Example Sentences

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For 30 minutes we watch a northern harrier on the hunt, dive-bombing blue-winged and cinnamon teal, though he always comes up empty.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 7, 2026

“The harrier has landed,” exclaimed a volunteer on a Sunday bird walk at the Rio Grande Nature Center State Park.

From Washington Post • Dec. 11, 2019

Emmy the harrier is crazy for ice cubes.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 13, 2018

We went for this striking female hen harrier in flight.

From BBC • Dec. 25, 2013

The smaller harrier will best suit a deeply enclosed country; but where there is little cover, and less doubling greater size and fleetness are requisite.

From The Dog by Youatt, William