[Birdtalk] Merlin on Antelope Island?

[Matt Mills]

Yah that looks like a Merlin alright. In fact, it looks like the same Merlin that Eric Huish and I saw in that same location 2 weeks ago.




--- On Tue, 11/25/08, Doug Roberts <djrob1943 at yahoo.com> wrote:

> From: Doug Roberts <djrob1943 at yahoo.com>
> Subject: [Birdtalk] Merlin on Antelope Island?
> To: "Bird Talk" <birdtalk at utahbirds.org>
> Date: Tuesday, November 25, 2008, 8:41 PM
> Hi Birders,
> 
> I think I saw a Merlin at Antelope Island. Please see
> pictures, 2nd and 3rd pics in album at 
> http://picasaweb.google.com/DuckJayRavens/AntelopeIsland25Nov2008#
> Do you agree?
> 
> I also saw the Black Scoter at the causeway again. See 4th
> and 5th pics. Remaining pics are various critters and
> scenery.
> 
> Great day on the Island. I love that place. 
> 
> Thanks
> Doug Roberts
> See ebird list below:
> 
> 
> Location:     Antelope Island
> Observation date:     11/25/08
> Notes:     Not sure about the Merlin. Also saw Porcupine,
> Deer, Antelope, Lizard, and Coyote. 
> Number of species:     12
> 
> Canada Goose     30
> Northern Shoveler     600
> Black Scoter (American)     1
> American Kestrel     1
> Merlin     1
> Northern Flicker     2
> Black-billed Magpie     3
> Common Raven     30
> European Starling     180
> Red-winged Blackbird     30
> House Finch     3
> Pine Siskin     60
> 
> This report was generated automatically by eBird
> v2(http://ebird.org)
> 
> 
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