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Old Monday 26th November 2007, 04:55   #1
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Who ate the birdie in my friend's backyard? NV, USA

A friend, here in N. Las Vegas, sent these to me today. It looks like a Merlin to me, but I've been wrong before. Any guesses?

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Old Monday 26th November 2007, 06:24   #2
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Yes, that is a Merlin
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Old Monday 26th November 2007, 11:59   #3
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I agree, Merlin.
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Old Monday 26th November 2007, 15:46   #4
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Agree. Merlin.
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