These photos were taken in northern Vermont where Norther Harriers breed. Harriers are most often observed flying low over grass or marsh land as they look and listen for small mammals that make up the bulk of their diet. However, this female/juvenile was soaring on a rising thermal like a Red-tailed Hawk and I thought it was a hawk at first glance.
The oddest action, though, was this midair chin scratching. When you have an itch, you just have to scratch it!
Birds in My Viewfinder 