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.

	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) Alligator River NWR, Dare Co., NC 8 Jan 2006	Merlin (Falco columbarius) Alligator River NWR, Dare Co., NC 8 Jan 2006

Merlin (Falco columbarius)
Alligator River NWR, Dare Co., NC
8 Jan 2006

See ya!

Merlin (Falco columbarius)
Dare Co., NC
11 Nov 2007

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