Dan P Posted November 18, 2021 Share Posted November 18, 2021 Taken on 11-15-2021 above the Los Angeles River at Glendale Narrows Riverwalk in Glendale, CA. Is this a Merlin? I've never seen one before, but I think they should have a white throat. This was a very small raptor, very fast, sleek and quick turns. It appeared from behind me, swooped down above some reeds, made an almost instantaneous 90 deg. turn and jetted away. I've never seen anything like it. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Connor Cochrane Posted November 18, 2021 Share Posted November 18, 2021 It is a Merlin. 5 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike R. Posted November 18, 2021 Share Posted November 18, 2021 Agreed, a merlin. Great photos. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Birding Boy Posted November 18, 2021 Share Posted November 18, 2021 Would this be an example of the pacific or black Merlin Subspecies? Cool looking Merlin either way. 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aidan B Posted November 18, 2021 Share Posted November 18, 2021 1 hour ago, Birding Boy said: Would this be an example of the pacific or black Merlin Subspecies? Cool looking Merlin either way. Looks good for Suckleyi to me. Nice bird. 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avery Posted November 19, 2021 Share Posted November 19, 2021 12 hours ago, Birding Boy said: Would this be an example of the pacific or black Merlin Subspecies? Cool looking Merlin either way. Yes 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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