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This female Merlin came and looked at my drone today, September 28, 2023, over my back woods. This video was slowed down to a quarter of it's original speed to better see the falcon.

Also known as: Pigeon Hawk

Uncommon and widespread. Open coniferous forests, wooded prairies, urban areas; in migration, open country, marshes.

Small dark falcon - pigeon size. Indistinct sideburns; strongly streaked below; long, pointed wings; boldly banded tail.

Male: blue-gray to slaty above; gray and black tail bands.

Female and Immature: dusky brown above; buff tail bands.

In flight; does not hover.

Catches birds in the air.

Song: series of sharp "biks".

https://ebirdr.com/bird/merlin