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Merlin

Falco columbarius

Photo by Jellis
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Field Notes

Description:

Small fast moving falcon. Wintering in the area. About the size of a Kestrel only stocker. Brown with marking on the chest. Head is almost squared. Small beak and light eyebrow over the eye. Tail is wide and short.

Habitat:

Open areas like fields. This one is was spotted at a park.

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PublishedFebruary 26, 2018

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