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Merlins are small falcons. Females are slightly larger than the males.Their tail bands are a give away as to their ID.

Merlins are small falcons. Females are slightly larger than the males.Their tail bands are a give away as to their ID.
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NIKON D500

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Aperture f/5.6 ISO 100 Shutter 10/1250 Focal Length 280/10

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location

California, US

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Feb, 2019

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161

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LOVE this awesome little falcon...what a find and what great capture!

Beautiful shot.. Where were you?

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Lovely image, Mark!

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Very nice......beautiful birds

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