Is this a merlin? It was perched on a backyard fence in San Diego.
This appears to be a Coopers Hawk.
Nice shot
Mike M wrote:
Is this a merlin? It was perched on a backyard fence in San Diego.
Check a bird ID guide for the Western US. I am out of practice for what Rapters are native to San Diego, CA.
Nice shot. It's a bird...😀 Sorry...
Cornell has a free bird app that is really excellent. It's called "BIRD ID" and has a pic of a bird on it. You can upload from a library easily. The hawk Id can be toughies!
Nope, not a Merlin. I agree with jd. A Coopers Hawk!
David Y-T
Loc: S. Chester Co., Pennsylvania, USA
Perhaps it’s a juvenile sharp-shinned hawk. Check the end of the tail - not rounded like Cooper’s.
Could be! Hawks are tough!
joecichjr
Loc: Chicago S. Suburbs, Illinois, USA
Mike M wrote:
Is this a merlin? It was perched on a backyard fence in San Diego.
Beautiful shot 🥇🥇🥇🥇🥇
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