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MBCA President Steve Bardwell and Board Member Sarah Kennington discovered an injured hawk on the ground of their property in Gamma Gulch (Pioneertown). Later determined to be a juvenile female Northern harrier (formerly known as "marsh hawk"), they were able to find a referral through the Fur and Feathers organization of Twentynine Palms and met with wildlife rehabilitator Susan Doggett. The story is told in photos below. We are hopeful for recovery but it is "touch and go" or as Susan says, it's “up to her.”
The light colored curve around the face of the Northern harrier is an owl-like “facial disk” that helps them locate prey. She is a second year female with almost all of her adult tail feathers. Note the awkward wing position.
Harriers are large birds that can be up to 32 inches in length with a 3-4 foot wingspan.
President Steve Bardwell gets close to the hawk.
The hawk after being bandaged by wildlife specialist Susan Doggett.
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