Friday, September 19, 2008

Merlin

Unlike Cooper's hawks, which maintain a fierce look, merlins strike me as sporting a very worried expression. This expression is due more to their plumage characteristics than anything else. However, the worried look does seem to match their high-strung disposition. This merlin was one of the few that did not start screaming the moment I brought it outside the blind and let me take a few photos before releasing it.