[decimon]

What is a merlin?

A small falcon that feeds primarily on birds up to about the size of a dove.

I used to wonder why there were hawks all around but not right where I live. It was because there were merlins around and they don't tolerate other raptors. There were hawks for a couple of years, and early this year, but they bugged out when a merlin moved in.

Cool birds if you don't mind then eating the birds you feed. :-)

[CDHart]

I enjoy feeding the birds and don't think I want to feed them just for food for a raptor. We do have a nest of hawks nearby, but they won't come near the house. They are beautiful in flight. I guess they probably eat the small birds when they get the chance.

Carolyn