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louie champan
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I was pretty lucky on our last trip to the Long Beach Peninsula, an early morning drive on the beach had me 60 feet from a young Merlin. I followed this little falcon for over an hour up and down the beach from one perch to another. These were all shot from the window of my truck.

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http://www.pbase.com/loukay8/image/152850690/original.jpg

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http://www.pbase.com/loukay8/image/152850692/original.jpg

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http://www.pbase.com/loukay8/image/152850694/original.jpg

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http://www.pbase.com/loukay8/image/152850688/original.jpg

I've corrected the title and text to reflect what has been brought to my attention and that is that is a young Merlin not a Peregrine...thanks.

Louie

Edited on Oct 14, 2013 at 09:11 PM · View previous versions



Oct 14, 2013 at 10:54 AM
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p.1 #2 · p.1 #2 · Merlin Falcon


Very nice shots. I like 1 and 2 best. The background works well and compliments the colours of the bird especially in shot 1.


Oct 14, 2013 at 11:44 AM
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p.1 #3 · p.1 #3 · Merlin Falcon


I love the moment of capture in the second one, and nice background in the first. Some might find it too busy, but I like the tangle of branches in the last one as well.


Oct 14, 2013 at 12:54 PM
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p.1 #4 · p.1 #4 · Merlin Falcon


Great shots of this falcon Louie. I'm pretty sure this is a merlin which is smaller than a peregrine and larger than a kestrel. The thin white striping on the tail is usually a good indication that it is a merlin. I have some juvi peregrines here : https://www.fredmiranda.com/forum/topic/1230999 #2 is my top pick.


Oct 14, 2013 at 01:07 PM
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p.1 #5 · p.1 #5 · Merlin Falcon


Greats shots Louie.

Rob



Oct 14, 2013 at 01:27 PM
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p.1 #6 · p.1 #6 · Merlin Falcon


Herb Houghton wrote:
Great shots of this falcon Louie. I'm pretty sure this is a merlin which is smaller than a peregrine and larger than a kestrel. The thin white striping on the tail is usually a good indication that it is a merlin. I have some juvi peregrines here : https://www.fredmiranda.com/forum/topic/1230999 #2 is my top pick.


Thanks Herb and you are probably correct, I may have been to quick to ID it by not looking closely at my book.



Oct 14, 2013 at 01:37 PM
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p.1 #7 · p.1 #7 · Merlin Falcon


A very nice set of falcon images Louie! The simple BGs work well, and you certainly caught some nice poses (#2 demands a martial arts comment). Well captured!!


Oct 14, 2013 at 01:57 PM
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p.1 #8 · p.1 #8 · Merlin Falcon


Wonderful shots Louie, well done with all, especially #2
David



Oct 14, 2013 at 02:52 PM
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p.1 #9 · p.1 #9 · Merlin Falcon


A very nice set Louie. I like them all, but 2 and 4 stand out ~ Ron


Oct 14, 2013 at 03:56 PM
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p.1 #10 · p.1 #10 · Merlin Falcon


Super shots of the merlin Louie...they are neat little falcons!
Eric



Oct 14, 2013 at 04:43 PM
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p.1 #11 · p.1 #11 · Merlin Falcon


Beautiful images!


Oct 14, 2013 at 04:47 PM
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p.1 #12 · p.1 #12 · Merlin Falcon


Beautiful captures, Louie.
Chris



Oct 14, 2013 at 05:29 PM
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p.1 #13 · p.1 #13 · Merlin Falcon


lovely little falcon Louie


Oct 14, 2013 at 05:29 PM
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p.1 #14 · p.1 #14 · Merlin Falcon


Louie, these are beautiful . Wonderful detail and fantastic backgrounds.

Birdie



Oct 14, 2013 at 05:32 PM
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p.1 #15 · p.1 #15 · Merlin Falcon


wonderful captures Louie


Oct 14, 2013 at 06:58 PM
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p.1 #16 · p.1 #16 · Merlin Falcon


Fantastic, Louie. I really love #2 of this set. Thanks for sharin! -Mike


Oct 14, 2013 at 07:10 PM
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p.1 #17 · p.1 #17 · Merlin Falcon


Thank you all for your very kind comments I appreciate them very much and thanks for correcting my identification of this falcon.


Oct 14, 2013 at 09:12 PM
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p.1 #18 · p.1 #18 · Merlin Falcon


Really nice shots especially #2. I have not been privileged to see one in the wild yet.


Oct 14, 2013 at 09:42 PM
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p.1 #19 · p.1 #19 · Merlin Falcon


Gorgeous captures Louie, the quality of these are outstanding. The subject looks wonderfully natural and relaxed. Capturing a falcon like this in the WILD is truly a treat and one the experiences that we live for. Heck the last time I was down there it was so foggy I could hardly see the water!

Tim



Oct 15, 2013 at 08:09 AM
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p.1 #20 · p.1 #20 · Merlin Falcon


Nice shot, hard to get them on the ground, usually hunt from tops of trees. Interesting that looks like the inland variety (paler), the normal Merlin color for coastal area is quite dark.


Oct 15, 2013 at 12:29 PM
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