Hi Jim,
This is indeed a Prairie Falcon. No Merlin subspecies would be this pale or
show such a pronounced mustachial stripe. Also, a Merlin's tail should show
some noticeable barring.
Nice shot!
Hendrik
On Mon, Feb 1, 2016 at 8:33 PM, Jim Leonard <photojleonard@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
I posted earlier what I thought was a Merlin and sent the photo to a
friend. He thought It might be a Prairie Falcon. What is your opinion.
I photographed it this morning at Baskett Slough NWR. Thanks for any help
you can give me. Click on link below for photo. Jim Leonard.
https://picasaweb.google.com/108302360004365615395/MerlinBaskettSloughNWR020116?authuser=0&authkey=Gv1sRgCO6Yl5ugxpnOFA&feat=directlink
