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Falco columbarius
Prairies and open areas
Merlins are a small-sized falcon, about the size of a Sharp-shinned Hawk. Adult males are slate-blue above, females and immatures brown. Their prey consists primarily of birds. Bear Creek Park has been a very reliable location in recent years to find Merlins. Often several Merlins may be found there at one time.
Spotted on Feb 27, 2012
Submitted on Feb 27, 2012
3 Comments
Nice Spotting! We only see these little guys in Colorado in th winter!
Defiantly a Merlin Falcon. Great shot
Nice shot! I think this one might be a Merlin...I'm not positive!