Birders' Photographs: Merlin?

Thursday 4 October 2012

Up above Wilsden (Allerton Rd. area) this morning- have I seen my first merlin? It was hunting meadow pipits, not very well.

Fred Drake said...: Great find Fred Drake; 5 October 2012 at 11:26
Ian Jones said...: Good to have it confirmed!; 6 October 2012 at 18:48
Mark D said...: I think this is a Kestrel based on the well bold moustachial stripe.; 14 October 2012 at 17:05