Fledglings
Last April, we were privileged to bo able to observe and photograph a pair of Merlins as they mated and defended their territory. A week or two ago four chicks fledged and are appearing to be doing well. This image shows the oldest and the youngest one, that still has a bit of down on his head.
They are a challenge to photograph as they are in a very dense patch of forest. Occasionally you get a little window clear of branches where you can spot them, as in this image.
Undisclosed Location, NL
Fledglings
Last April, we were privileged to bo able to observe and photograph a pair of Merlins as they mated and defended their territory. A week or two ago four chicks fledged and are appearing to be doing well. This image shows the oldest and the youngest one, that still has a bit of down on his head.
They are a challenge to photograph as they are in a very dense patch of forest. Occasionally you get a little window clear of branches where you can spot them, as in this image.
Undisclosed Location, NL