Biddford Pool 3-27-2021...........& Bird ID

J. Michael

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Mar 28, 2021, 1:47:59 PM3/28/21

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Buffleheads & Geese on Ethherington Pond, Mallards & 2 GWE on the NE corner of Lords

Pond (FOY), a snowy owl remains and was in the sea grass on the east side of

the Pool...........and a Peregrine Falcon, I think. Managed a photo from too far

away (just a spec in the frame) but posting it anyway to see if anyone agrees.

...he/she had some dinner in their talons.

chr...@myfairpoint.net

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Mar 28, 2021, 2:23:22 PM3/28/21

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Nice shot of a Merlin.

Wally S.

Matthew Gilbert

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Mar 28, 2021, 2:23:49 PM3/28/21

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I believe that this is a Merlin. Peregrine would have a black "hood" or "helmet", whereas Merlins have a faint brown moustache and a white eyeline. Smaller size and less frequent bars on the tail are also good clues.

-Matthew Gilbert

jon edstrom

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Mar 28, 2021, 4:33:41 PM3/28/21

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I wet yesterday afternoon and found 2 snowy's. One on Mile Stretch, which was surrounded by birders, and another on a Yates Street rooftop.

Nice pic of the peregrine.

Jon Edstrom

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David Gulick

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Mar 28, 2021, 5:04:10 PM3/28/21

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Agree with Matthew. Def a Merlin. All Peregrines have huge black mustaches.

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J. Michael

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Mar 31, 2021, 8:15:28 PM3/31/21

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Thanks folks, for the I.D..........learning every day!

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