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.

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Merlin (Falco columbarius) Guilford County Farm, Guilford Co., NC 1 Feb 2024

Merlin (Falco columbarius) Guilford County Farm, Guilford Co., NC 1 Feb 2024

Merlin (Falco columbarius)Guilford County Farm, Guilford Co., NC1 Feb 2024

Merlin (Falco columbarius) — Merlin (Falco columbarius)Alligator River NWR, Dare Co., NC8 Jan 2006

Merlin (Falco columbarius) — Merlin (Falco columbarius)Alligator River NWR, Dare Co., NC8 Jan 2006

Merlin (Falco columbarius) — Merlin (Falco columbarius)Alligator River NWR, Dare Co., NC8 Jan 2006See ya!

Merlin (Falco columbarius)

Merlin (Falco columbarius)Dare Co., NC11 Nov 2007

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