These small but ferocious raptors are absolutely gorgeous and I was lucky enough to spot one today in a very busy tree near Denver International Airport.

Merlins typically eat other, smaller birds oftentimes attacking with extraordinary speed and force. They don’t usually build their own nests instead taking over old crow, raven, magpie and hawk homes.

Magical Merlin’s stare
A Merlin stares into the camera on Colorado’s plains near Denver International Airport. (© Tony’s Takes)

 

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