Trossachs Bird of Prey Trail, The Trossachs Stirling, United KingdomMerlinhttp://www.birdofpreytrail.com10:34 05-Sep-2010MERLIN The merlin is the smallest bird of prey to be found along the Trail. It is likely to be seen in winter as it dashes at high-speed close to the ground hunting small perching birds on farmland or upon open moorland.
Wingspan: 2 feet (55-65 cm) Colour: Dark brown above with a lighter brown breast. Similar to: kestrel, peregrine How do I know? The smallest bird of prey, similar in size to a blackbird. |