Photo Tag: Merlin

A Merlin is taking off vertically from shallow water
A Merlin is turning sharply, giving is a good look at its underwings and tail patterns. Shorebirds are scattering below
A Merlin flying low over the water, wings spread and perfectly horizontal
A Merlin resting on a slim diagonal branch coming out of the water, surrounded by lilypads
A Merlin is flying over the water, above some Greater Yellowlegs