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  1. J

    Merlin life list

    Hi all - I know someone here will know the answer to this.... I keep my life list in Merlin but not eBird. It gives the date, and country, but not the more local info you input every time you add a 'lifer'! Is there any way to find this local level of info?
  2. Speedy Merlin

    Speedy Merlin

    Not shown, but juvenile Merlin chasing after Belted Kingfishers
  3. K

    Merlin Kenya database

    Hello, I am living in Kenya after having used the Merlin app in the US for many years. I’m disappointed that the app doesn’t identify birds by sound here in Nairobi. Is anyone out there using Merlin successfully in Kenya? Thanks, Georgia
  4. Merlin

    Merlin

    One of our beautiful merlins hunting.
  5. Merlin

    Merlin

  6. Merlin

    Merlin

    Nico Stuurman kindly pointed out this small falcon silhouetted at a considerable distance (more than 400 feet) before it quickly departed. This is a female or immature. Apparently it's not possible to distinguish juveniles from adult females in this species. The tail pattern suggests the...
  7. Merlin

    Merlin

  8. M

    Bird of Prey / Falcon in Central Spain

    Hello, I saw this yesterday in Central Spain in an area well know for Merlin. It is the only photo I have and it is poor so I don't expect a positive ID but any thoughts and comments would be appreciated. Thx in advance.
  9. merlin (female-type)

    merlin (female-type)

    a scarce winter visitor here, used to be more common a few years ago
  10. MERLIN

    MERLIN

    A small, migratory Falcon; Seen in winter in arid grasslands. This one had a kill, probably a House Sparrow
  11. Merlin1.jpg

    Merlin1.jpg

    Female Merlin
  12. Merlin.jpg

    Merlin.jpg

    Merlin (Falco columbarius)
  13. M

    Peregrine or Merlin / Madrid, Spain.

    This bird was in an area often frequented by Merlin and I have been told it is a Merlin but it looks like a Peregrine to me? Thanks so much...
  14. Merlin on a White-crowned Sparrow

    Merlin on a White-crowned Sparrow

    This Merlin perched in a high eucalyptus tree to consume its prey, a White-crowned Sparrow. There was a Mourning Dove perched a few feet away watching this Merlin eat. Hmmm?
  15. merlin

    merlin

    fantastic little falcons, looks tired and bewildered by the swallow mobbing it
  16. merlin

    merlin

    flushed by a gadwall
  17. Merlin

    Merlin

  18. Merlin.

    Merlin.

    Merlin (Female Juvenile possibly migratory from Iceland)
  19. Merlin

    Merlin

  20. Merlin

    Merlin

  21. Merlin

    Merlin

  22. Merlin

    Merlin

    Merlin - Illinois 3/21/20
  23. Female Merlin

    Female Merlin

    Another shot from my once in a lifetime photo opportunity of this lovely bird.
  24. Merlin (female)

    Merlin (female)

    Merlin (Falco columbarius) A female migrant.
  25. Female Merlin

    Female Merlin

    Sometimes you just get lucky! She settled about 25 mtrs fom me to devour a small bird she had taken. I assumed it was a Kestrel at first, but the white barring on the tail and the white collar and nape -I think - confirms a female merlin.
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