A "WOW" day

Taking advantage of the continued sun shine with minimal smog I had a fascinating visit to the refuge today. After I stopped to observe and photograph a Harrier that was out in the open and eating on a bird of some type, other Harriers began to try to drive it off and take it's place on the food.
After several birds tried, one succeeded and held the position for a while. Then another drove it off.
The incoming birds look quite fierce - but I didn't see any feathers flying during the various episodes.
What a treat it was - getting to see such action and the story of the birds..
Enjoy!

And while all this action was occurring these two Rough-legged hawks sat quietly observing..

Further up the road the GBH moved silently amongst the bulrushes..

Several Kestrels were around, took this photo through the sunroof as I slowly rolled by!!