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Birding Reports => Backyard Birding => Topic started by: Rob'in'To on March 10, 2014, 08:10:32 PM

Title: 47th backyard species... Merlin
Post by: Rob'in'To on March 10, 2014, 08:10:32 PM

Late this afternoon a Merlin came through the backyard like a jet.  It sent all the little birds in a tizzy and the Blue Jays went crazy.  I didn't realize how many Blue Jays were around until this Merlin arrived.  I raced to get the camera and he perched himself up on a neighbour's tv tower for about 20 minutes.  Anyways, not great photos to be taken, but good enough for ID purposes and records.

It was all very exciting for me!  I rarely see Merlins out and about, never mind the backyard.

(http://i280.photobucket.com/albums/kk187/lilevl13/bbb_zps7856042d.jpg) (http://s280.photobucket.com/user/lilevl13/media/bbb_zps7856042d.jpg.html)

Title: Re: 47th backyard species... Merlin
Post by: Napper on March 10, 2014, 09:50:38 PM

Very Cool sighting  :!:

We see Merlin's at our place North of Wasaga during the spring/summer.

 :D

Title: Re: 47th backyard species... Merlin
Post by: Rob'in'To on March 11, 2014, 03:56:23 PM

That's awesome Napper!   :D

Title: Re: 47th backyard species... Merlin
Post by: Bluffs Birder on March 12, 2014, 08:39:38 PM

Great sighting Rob and congrats on a new backyard bird.

Walter :)

Title: Re: 47th backyard species... Merlin
Post by: Axeman on March 14, 2014, 01:07:38 PM

Nice!