More Winter Birds Arriving at Lake Apopka
October 15, 2021 - My first-of-fall Merlin in a beautiful flight shot - what a great way to end my visit!... Read more
Merlin
 | I'm a small brown falcon that you might find in Florida during the winter. I'm similar in size to an American Kestrel. Most Likely Found: In the treetops When: Winter Where I've photographed: Lake Apopka Read more: Merlin at Cornell Lab of Ornithology Ebird: Merlin eBird range |
I have written 5 posts including a photo of a Merlin
First 2021 Visit to Lake Apopka Wildlife Drive
January 18, 2021 - When you turn around and snap a quick Merlin in flight, that's another good sign.... I spent some time wandering around the Lust Road entrance, where I found the bunting and the merlin.... Read more
Glorious Day at the Lake Apopka Wildlife Drive
January 14, 2018 - Then a Merlin flew in and posed on the power line behind us.... Read more
Lake Apopka Wildlife Drive Reopens in Time for Christmas!
December 28, 2017 - So my next bird was a Merlin perched high in the treetops out by Forky's lair.... Read more
I Found My Nemesis Bird: Merlin!
February 10, 2017 - Then I drove around the wildlife drive and found my nemesis bird: my lifer Merlin!... But as I drove past the U-bend, there was my lifer Merlin sitting quietly on a power line!... I've been looking for a Merlin ever since I first heard of one reported at the Circle…... Read more