Subject: Merlin
Date: Mar 7 14:49:13 2000
From: Sgd24 at aol.com - Sgd24 at aol.com


Working at the computer, I noticed all of the birds flush from the patio
feeder. I looked out to see a merlin buzz the feeder, not more than 15 feet
from where I was sitting! The bird was unsuccessful and it landed in a nearby
tree top, where I took time out from my work to watch it for about 15 minutes
through the scope. This is the same location I've seen the female merlin
other winters (same indiv.?) Nice break anyhow.

Scott Downes
sgd24 at aol.com
Seattle WA

To identify a species should not be enough to quench one's thirst,
a proper thirst must seek to understand every facet of the bird's
existence.