I was also surprised by a Merlin last evening in Baltimore City: As I was taking my son to the train station, driving down St. Paul Street, a small dark falcon made its way up and over the buildings in front of me. Its size, strong, direct flight, and dark appearance contributed to the identification, although this bird was the first Merlin I'd seen within the City limits. A few minutes earlier, about 20 blocks North, I saw a bird fly over with the right size and flight profile for a Peregrine. If I get birds this good each time, I'll be happy to take my son to the train whenever he wants.

Don Burggraf
Baltimore




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