![Pretty merlin hanging out Pretty merlin hanging out](https://photos.smugmug.com/Tonys-Takes/n-hsSJf/2023/01-28-2023-Adco-Merlin/i-rNgpG9V/0/ba846c35/X4/20230128%2009-32-26%200055-X4.jpg)
Let’s call it Merlin Monday in honor of this very cool little falcon. I usually see these guys in the winter and this past year I had some pretty good luck with them.
This particular one was hunkered down on a cold January morning, not in any big rush to go anywhere. You may notice it is standing on one talon, the second being tucked up to its belly. That is a good sign that the raptor is relaxed and comfortable with your presence, thus allowing me the nice capture.