I would say that is definitely a Sharp-shinned Hawk.
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On Feb 5, 2018, at 4:45 PM, Jacob Wessels <jacoblwessels@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
Are you sure that's not a Sharp-shinned Hawk? The face does not look right
for Merlin to me.
Jacob Wessels
Craighead Co., AR
On Mon, Feb 5, 2018 at 4:40 PM, Redacted sender birdglass44 for DMARC
<dmarc-noreply@xxxxxxxxxxxxx <mailto:dmarc-noreply@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>> wrote:
I briefly observed a Merlin perched in my yard this afternoon. It flew off
with some bloody prey in its talons.
Warren Bielenberg
Maryville