sparkerman Posted June 25, 2018 Share Posted June 25, 2018 Can anyone confirm that this is a Merlin Falcon? We heard it dive into a tree full of smaller birds but didn't see it catch anything. I snapped this photo right afterwards while it was perched in a Jacaranda tree. I didn't get a good look at its underside. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparkerman Posted June 25, 2018 Author Share Posted June 25, 2018 BTW - This was shot in North County of San Diego Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VRVan Posted June 25, 2018 Share Posted June 25, 2018 Looks like a Cooper's Hawk to me. I would think the light nape distinguishes it from a SharpShinned? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akiley Posted June 25, 2018 Share Posted June 25, 2018 I agree with Cooper's Hawk. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HamRHead Posted June 25, 2018 Share Posted June 25, 2018 3rd for Coopers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigOly Posted June 25, 2018 Share Posted June 25, 2018 Me too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparkerman Posted June 25, 2018 Author Share Posted June 25, 2018 Cooper's Hawk it is. Thanks for the input. It's good to see the forums up and running again! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sean C Posted June 25, 2018 Share Posted June 25, 2018 Cooper's indeed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bearcat6 Posted June 26, 2018 Share Posted June 26, 2018 Here's a merlin 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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