Merlin
Copyright Jeffrey Foltice
I photographed this Merlin bird of prey last weekend at the Outdoor Discovery Center in Holland, Michigan where they held their annual Winter Fest. It was the first time I’ve seen this type of bird which was impressive to see.

Really gorgeous capture… beautiful bird!
Magnificent! I have never seen one either, so thanks for sharing.
What a beautiful shot!
Great shot!!!
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Beautiful!
Awesome capture…so gorgeous!
A perfect 10, and Merlin won the Oscar,
Love the capture… never heard of this one… wonderful share…
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I LOVE your pictures. Thank you so much for sharing them! I am relatively new to photography (specifically avian) and I am so inspired by your work.
Never seen a Merlin before. Thanks for sharing!
Wonderful shot. Loved getting such a great look at a Merlin.
Intense gaze. Wonderful capture!
I can practically see it breathe. Wow.
Wow, beautiful shot! We recently had one of these birds hit a window, and found it in our yard. I couldn’t believe a falcon hit our window. They are such a beautiful bird. But, anyways, Great Picture and great Blog!