Merlin

Merlin flying nearby.
Merlin, Aransas National Wildlife Refuge, Austwell, TX, February 24, 2024
Canon EOS R5 with Canon 100-500 mm L-series lens; 700 mm; ISO-200; f/11; 1/1250 sec. -1 exposure bias

This page is for the Merlin (Falco columbarius).

Merlin standing on the ground near some water.
Merlin, Alykeys wetland and Sheep Field, Lesvos, Greece, April 21, 2026
Canon EOS R5 with Canon 100-500 mm L-series lens with 1.4x teleconverter; 700 mm; ISO 1000; f/11; 1/1000 sec.