[TN-Bird] Falcon at Bristol Motor Speedway

James,
I was in turn one and saw the bird you describe.  Didn't have the aid of my 
binoculars (forgot them), but based solely on the bird's size and shape, I 
throught it was a peregrine.  Made the comment to some of the guys with me.  

Didn't consider a merlin, but on reflection, I would think the body may have 
been too heavy for a merlin and the tail too long.  But again, I haven't seen 
that many merlins in flight.

Anyway, it was neat to see a falcon soaring in the midst of 165,000 NASCAR fans.

Ken Hale
Former hawk trapper, wildlife manager, and turncoat attorney. Currently 
residing in 
Bristol, TN
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