Merlin (Falco columbarius)
I was out for a walk the other morning when an unusual caw behind me attracted my attention. High in the tree above me was this bird, which further research makes me think it is a Merlin (Falco columbarius).
Merlin (Falco columbarius)
I was out for a walk the other morning when an unusual caw behind me attracted my attention. High in the tree above me was this bird, which further research makes me think it is a Merlin (Falco columbarius).
Suzi Smart Photography 
Catchy pic, lovely.
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haven’t seen a bird like that.. its lovely
I never have either… didn’t know what it was until I got home and could look it up. I’m very glad I was able to catch it, and a little sad I didn’t hunker down and wait for another photo op.
Good photo, I love the play of sunlight and shadows on the branches and the bird.
I love it when I can get out early enough with camera to catch some golden light 😀
Birds of prey are awfully hard to photograph, in my experience, as their amazing eyesight and clear understanding of their place on the food chain makes them both skittish and VERY hard to sneak up on. Nice job on this one!
Thanks… I’m hoping that he sticks around the neighbourhood and I might catch him again 😀