This bird is one of the offspring of the pair of Northern Harriers from recent previous posts. It is sitting in the same tree that it's mother would occupy while she watched for possible threats. I wish I could say the plants in the foreground are fireweed which is a native species. Although I'm no expert I believe it is purple loosestrife which is invasive and while pretty, can cause problems in wetlands by choking out native species and reducing biodiversity.
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