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merlin Top Member Some cause happiness wherever they go; others, whenever they go." Posts: 2,797	Killer bird Oct 14, 2011 15:31:39 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by merlin on Oct 14, 2011 15:31:39 GMT Surprise visitor in my GH this afternoon, I told it to sod off and not to chase my doves.

peony Top Member Posts: 4,719	Killer bird Oct 14, 2011 15:50:57 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by peony on Oct 14, 2011 15:50:57 GMT He looks rather embarrassed to have been 'caught in the act' Merlin ;D Good job you were able to catch him before he damaged himself in the GH. I know he's a killer but he is beautiful. I would love to see one that close, lucky you
	Hertfordshire

Cherry Global Moderator Posts: 17,968	Killer bird Oct 14, 2011 16:17:43 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Cherry on Oct 14, 2011 16:17:43 GMT Great pictures Merlin.

sweetpea Top Member Posts: 5,982	Killer bird Oct 14, 2011 17:16:34 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by sweetpea on Oct 14, 2011 17:16:34 GMT Hope it didn't get hurt or cause much damage in the GH merlin. Was it ringed?
	I'll get around to it eventually

merlin Top Member Some cause happiness wherever they go; others, whenever they go." Posts: 2,797	Killer bird Oct 14, 2011 17:32:56 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by merlin on Oct 14, 2011 17:32:56 GMT No rings and it was undamaged, it had no problem flying away, a long way I hope.

Louise Top Member Posts: 3,363	Killer bird Oct 14, 2011 18:40:36 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Louise on Oct 14, 2011 18:40:36 GMT It looks very small there in your hand.

Lou78W Top Member Posts: 9,402	Killer bird Oct 14, 2011 19:35:14 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Lou78W on Oct 14, 2011 19:35:14 GMT Wow Merlin!!!!.....a real coupe.........hope he didn't give you a nip.........how on earth did you manage to "get your hands on him/her"
	Born and bred in Northumberland!!

Geranium Top Member Posts: 13,081	Killer bird Oct 14, 2011 19:36:54 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Geranium on Oct 14, 2011 19:36:54 GMT How amazing that you could hold him and get a photo, Merlin!

Lou78W Top Member Posts: 9,402	Killer bird Oct 14, 2011 19:41:09 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Lou78W on Oct 14, 2011 19:41:09 GMT Have you counted your fingers lately ....lol
	Born and bred in Northumberland!!

seaburn Top Member Posts: 2,601	Killer bird Oct 14, 2011 19:53:21 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by seaburn on Oct 14, 2011 19:53:21 GMT he is a stunning bird.

grindle Top Member Tamar Valley Posts: 19,747	Killer bird Oct 15, 2011 4:57:17 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by grindle on Oct 15, 2011 4:57:17 GMT What a beautiful bird, great pictures Merlin

Tel Top Member Posts: 7,992	Killer bird Oct 15, 2011 6:32:02 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Tel on Oct 15, 2011 6:32:02 GMT So pleased you managed to capture it, before it panicked in the greenhouse and damaged itself.
	Terry, in Bradford Yorkshire

wildlifefriendly Guest	Killer bird Oct 15, 2011 7:40:54 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by wildlifefriendly on Oct 15, 2011 7:40:54 GMT How fantastic to see one that close.

SueA Global Moderator Posts: 17,914	Killer bird Oct 15, 2011 17:50:55 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by SueA on Oct 15, 2011 17:50:55 GMT It is beautiful, I was thinking you were brave putting your fingers near that beak as well Merlin! ;D

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