Clay has helped with the ID and several people mentioned how Merlins don't kettle. Based on the image I sent, they were immature MIKI's. I didn't see any adult plumage in the group or I would have been suspicious of my ID. Also, apologies for not identifying myself in the first mail. Tom Fleming Grand Prairie Edit your Freelists account settings for TEXBIRDS at //www.freelists.org/list/texbirds Reposting of traffic from TEXBIRDS is prohibited without seeking permission from the List Owner