Merlin - Juvenile
Since May of this year I have been following a pair of Merlin setting up nest in my neighborhood. This is the fourth year that they have been doing this, not necessarily the same tree. This year they seemed to have two chicks, both have fledged. I see them every time I go out for a walk in the morning or in the afternoon, actually hear them first before I see them - they are very vocal. Here's the photo of one juvenile stretching its wings - waiting for the parents to bring in food could be tiresome. Thornhill, Ontario
Merlin - Juvenile
Since May of this year I have been following a pair of Merlin setting up nest in my neighborhood. This is the fourth year that they have been doing this, not necessarily the same tree. This year they seemed to have two chicks, both have fledged. I see them every time I go out for a walk in the morning or in the afternoon, actually hear them first before I see them - they are very vocal. Here's the photo of one juvenile stretching its wings - waiting for the parents to bring in food could be tiresome. Thornhill, Ontario