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February 23, 2018
Celery Farm Merlin & Ducks Galore!
Saw a Merlin fly into a tree near the Pirie Mayhood Tower at 11 a.m. today. Took a few distant iPhone shots, then ran home for the 400mm lens.
The falcon was still there, and I got a few shots before it flew. It was still distant but hopefully good enough for I.D. confirmation. (Went back later and it had returned…)
Last sighting in the Celery Farm was by Doug Morel in October 2016. It was my first Merlin at the CF.
Ducks included: Am. Wigeon pair, Wood Ducks, Hoodies, Shovelers, Gadwall and Mallards.
Also, Golden-crowned Kinglets!
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I wish we had gotten to see it in person, it looks beautiful! We had met you in a group on the 23rd, and you had said he was around somewhere and showed us two vultures also. We also saw lots of deer and inquired about the (ex)fish. It was a pleasure meeting you Jim! I’m glad to have met you and you mentioned your blog. Happy Adventuring!
Jenn -
Wow!
Might have to make a visit today just in case the hour is rained Out! Thanks. -
That is fantastic. All I saw was birds in my yard today.
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Thanks Jim!
Can you ask them to please stick around ….. I’ll be on Wardens Watch with my scope and some extra bins for anyone that wants to join me…. beginning around 8:30 am.
If it’s raining, we’ll try again next Saturday morning.
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Jennifer Banda
I wish we had gotten to see it in person, it looks beautiful! We had met you in a group on the 23rd, and you had said he was around somewhere and showed us two vultures also. We also saw lots of deer and inquired about the (ex)fish. It was a pleasure meeting you Jim! I’m glad to have met you and you mentioned your blog. Happy Adventuring!
Jenn
Anne
Wow!
Might have to make a visit today just in case the hour is rained Out! Thanks.
Marianne Herrmann
That is fantastic. All I saw was birds in my yard today.
Gabriele
Thanks Jim!
Can you ask them to please stick around ….. I’ll be on Wardens Watch with my scope and some extra bins for anyone that wants to join me…. beginning around 8:30 am.
If it’s raining, we’ll try again next Saturday morning.