Merlin - Falco columbarius | 2019 - 2

Merlin

The Merlin (Falco columbarius) is a small species of Falcon from the Northern Hemisphere, with numerous subspecies throughout North America and Eurasia. A bird of prey once known colloquially as a Pigeon Hawk in North America, the Merlin breeds in the northern Holarctic; some migrate to subtropical and northern tropical regions in winter. Males typically have wingspans of 21–23 inches, with females being slightly larger. They are swift fliers and skilled hunters who specialize in preying on small birds in the size range of sparrows to quail. The Merlin has for centuries been well regarded as a Falconry Bird. In recent decades Merlin populations in North America have been significantly increasing, with some Merlin’s becoming so well adapted to city life that they forgo migration.

For more info: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Merlin_(bird)

Taken on: October 22, 2019

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Camera: Nikon D5, f/4.0, 1/800 sec, 600mm, ISO 500 (more info) (hide info)

Camera:	Nikon D5
Lens:	600.0 mm f/4.0
Aperture:	f/4.0
Exposure Time:	0.001 sec (1/800)
Focal Length:	600mm
ISO:	500
Exposure Bias:	+2 EV
Flash:	No Flash
Exposure Program:	Manual
Exposure Mode:	Manual
Metering Mode:	Multi-segment
White Balance:	Auto
Color Space:	sRGB
Software:	Adobe Photoshop Lightroom Classic 8.4.1 (Macintosh)
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