Merlin takes down a Rock Dove, then promptly has its prize stolen. (1 Viewer)

[sillyak]

Here is a video I put together of the action in my yard a few days ago.

First attempt at a wildlife video so please don't judge it too harshly!

 

[lockbreeze926]

Excellent video.

 

[Himalaya]

Poor thing
Must have been awful for that to happen.
I love how the Magpies keep their distance even in such numbers and the respect they show for it.

 

[sillyak]

Poor thing
Must have been awful for that to happen.
I love how the Magpies keep their distance even in such numbers and the respect they show for it.

There were also a pair of Blue Jay's and several Crows in the trees above, but they let the Magpies do the dirty work.

I'm pretty sure the Merlin's in my town do well on house sparrows, but it must be tough losing such a prize. I'm amazed that a Merlin can even take down a Pigeon.

 

[Himalaya]

Agreed

 

[stevensiegel]

There were also a pair of Blue Jay's and several Crows in the trees above, but they let the Magpies do the dirty work.

I'm pretty sure the Merlin's in my town do well on house sparrows, but it must be tough losing such a prize. I'm amazed that a Merlin can even take down a Pigeon.

The old, North American, name for Merlin was Pigeon Hawk.