Falcon Photos – Merlin (Falco columbarius)

This Merlin (a falcon) was busy harassing a group of American Crows before he took a break in a tree and posed nicely for some photos.

Merlin (Falcon)

Merlin (Falcon)

Merlin (Falcon)

Check out the blood-stained feathers!

The Merlin was in northwestern Winnebago County in northern Illinois at the eastern end of Moody Road.

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