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Aug 18, 2010 20:30 | #1

One of two Merlins chasing after prey in a marsh area. I saw them catch a few small birds while in flight. It had less success with the kingfishers as they dove into the water to elude capture.

Photographed with a Canon 40D and 400 5.6L lens.

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Aug 18, 2010 20:36 | #2

Great shot!

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Aug 19, 2010 10:39 | #3

Nice capture -- beautiful bird.

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Aug 19, 2010 22:57 as a reply to @ dgraham329's post | #5

Nice one, well caught.

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Aug 19, 2010 22:58 | #6

This is looking very good!

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