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The Merlin

The Merlin is a small species of falcon from the Northern Hemisphere. A bird of prey once known colloquially as a Pigeon Hawk in North America, the Merlin breeds in the northern Holarctic; some migrate to subtropical and northern tropical regions in winter.

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Similar species: Falcons And Caracaras
Species identified by DannyLong
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By DannyLong

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Uploaded Apr 16, 2014. Captured Mar 7, 2014 11:17 in 101-199 South 6th Street, Gadsden, AL 35901, USA.
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  • NIKON D5100
  • f/5.6
  • 1/30s
  • ISO800
  • 300mm
Captured in the winter. More winter photos.