Merlin by danob
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Description
The UK's smallest bird of prey, this compact, beautiful falcon has a relatively long, square-cut tail and rather broad-based pointed wings, noticeably shorter than those of other falcons.
It has a fast and rapid flight action, with occasional glides, wings are held close to the body. Its small size enables it to hover and hang in the breeze in spectacular fashion as it pursues its prey. Which can often be quick insects like dragon flies!
In winter due to our mild winters the UK population increases with birds from colder climates like Iceland.
Although recovering from a population crash in the late 20th century it is still on the Amber List. This is one of 3 you can see at the ICBOP at Newent. Centre will close for two months after this week-end any UK Rosity members who would like to come let me know..
Comments (35)
Joli shot
Excellent work with a gorgeous pose!!!
How you manage to capture such exquisite photos Danny, I'll never know. Wow.
Excellent capture and framing of this beauty! :)
great portrait .Simply amazing job!!have a nice time...
What an exquisite beauty! Excellent image and postwork Danny.
a wonderful bird! GREAT shot!!!!!
wonderful shot !
Exquisite bird and such a gorgeous shot! CC
Fantastic shot Danny and beautiful bird!
Wonderful bird, pose and presentation, Danny!!!
just precious!
What a lovely image, you did a great job again Danny
Superb catch!
Wonderful!
Wonderful bird and great photo !
Lovely shot!
Excellent work and perfect realisation
wonderful work
I love their eyes; what a stunning shot, Danny!
Awesome creature!
Stunning capture my friend. God Bless.
Wonderful capture.
Outstanding presentation...always like the wing tips outside the frame.
wonderful shot of this moment and a beautiful bird too!!
An outstanding shot, Danny. And such cute, with that one leg up. Great you know this area. We've lived in Heerlen as well as in Born(Buchten actually), and before in The Hague (Den Haag).
Spectacular and fantastic capture my friend....!!!
excellent pose and detail, I really love the depth and the plumages, just superB
Perfect!
Excellent capture.