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Merlin (Falco columbarius)

godwit10
Dec 17, 2017
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merlin

Habitat: Highway Roadside

Location: Story County, Iowa

Date taken: December 16, 2017

Scientific name: Falco columbarius

Equipment used: Nikon Coolpix L340 /5.9 112.0 mm 1/320 ISO 80

Think you might want to revisit the ID, I'd call that a Merlin, Falco columbarius.

John

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Thank you so much for the correction. I have updated the photo and learned
new insights into identification.

We all had to start somewhere.... Merry Christmas!

Supporter

Wonderful capture and picture of this little raptor Godwit! TFS!

Super job with this merlin. I just found my first one two days ago too.

Vicki

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Category: North America

Added by: godwit10

Date added: Dec 17, 2017

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