Hunting Merlin
by Kathy Kelly
Title
Hunting Merlin
Artist
Kathy Kelly
Medium
Photograph - Photography
Description
The Merlin is a small species of falcon from the Northern Hemisphere, with numerous subspecies throughout North America and Eurasia. This bird of prey once known colloquially as a pigeon hawk in North America, Merlins are swift fliers and skilled hunters who specialize in preying on small birds in the size range of sparrows to quail.
Although they are small, they are a powerfully built falcon with a compact body and long tail. I you look closely, you will see a thin white stripe just above the eye.The Merlin has for centuries been well regarded as a falconry bird.
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August 9th, 2018
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