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Merlin
IanF

Merlin (Falco columbarius)

I was a little surprised to come across this Merlin perched on the rocks in the wader roost as it approached high tide. A few minutes earlier as I walked along the edge of the beach I'd seen several hundred waders take off. I guess this was the reason why.
A long distant photo in not very good light.
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Location
Seaton Snook, Seaton Carew, Hartlepool. UK
Date taken
15th January 2014
Scientific name
Falco columbarius
Equipment used
Canon SX50 HS

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Britain & Europe
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