Merlin


Photo Information
Small raptor was catching dragonflies and landing on top of dead tree to eat them in Green Cay Wetlands, Boynton Beach, Florida
06/11/2011 - 13:57snooked
CategoryWildlife / Nature
Shutter Speed1/4000
Aperturef/8
LensN/A
ISO800
Focal Length500mm
Views/Likes60/0

paulgee20

Link Posted 06/11/2011 - 16:30
Hi Snooks

A Merlin is our Brits smallest Raptor. You have a great sbhot mate.

Paul
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kilmas2

Link Posted 06/11/2011 - 16:31
Brilliant capture like the contrast of the bird against that sky
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trickletreat

Link Posted 06/11/2011 - 17:05
Great capture, and certainly has it's eye on you, or may be checking for sensor stains.
Nigel

szgabor

Link Posted 08/11/2011 - 16:18
Nice sharp shot.
Regards,
Gábor
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