Merlin (Falco columbarius)

Uncommon in NC and always fun to find, Merlins are a darker and a bit larger than American Kestrels. Note pointed wings, heavily streaked underparts and barred tail as they fly past you.


Alligator River NWR, Dare Co., NC 8 Jan 2006	Alligator River NWR, Dare Co., NC 8 Jan 2006

See ya!

</td>	Merlin (Falco columbarius) Dare Co., NC 11 Nov 2007

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