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Falco columbarius
A male merlin swooped down on and scattered a flock of redpolls then sat in the tree for a couple of minutes waiting to see if they would come back. He seemed to be molting on his back. I couldn't get a clear shot because of the branches..
Mixed hardwood forest.
They usually overwinter further south so he has probably just arrived in the area.
Spotted on Mar 21, 2011
Submitted on Mar 21, 2011
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