Yesterday, we had an orphaned merlin come in. It was
ADORABLE and I fell in
love with falcons all over again. It was even giving little "killy, killy, killy" calls.
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Teeny tiny merlin! |
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Check out the feet - definitely a falcon! |
The merlin was found in someones back yard next to an already dead sibling. They must as fallen from a nest high in a pine tree because when this little fellow got down to the raptor center, it had to be euthanized because its injuries were severe. It was a treat to see - they normally don't breed in this neck of the woods. I also learned a few more things about falcons along the way.