Posted by Ron Bielefeld on October 6, 2009 at 3:54 PM
This is a female Merlin, correct? I have only seen a couple merlins in the past and they were males, so I wanted to see what you raptor experts thought on this. Thanks bunches. Ron
Posted by Luke Ormand on October 6, 2009 at 4:15 PM
I'm by no means an expert - but this is a merlin. Can't tell you for sure between female or juv.
Posted by Jim DeWitt on October 7, 2009 at 1:57 AM
Yes, adult female Merlin, the Prairie race. Heavy, wide streaking on chest and belly, absence of rufous wash on legs, strong mustache stripe, narrow bands in the tail. An under-appreciated falcon. Nice flight shot.
Posted by Ron Bielefeld on October 7, 2009 at 5:16 PM
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