Merlin, female

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07-APR-2013	Tom Grey

"Taiga" (columbarius) rather than "Black" (suckleyi), despite dark coloration; see comment below photo.

Canon EOS 1D Mark IV ,Canon EF 500mm f/4L IS II USM
1/4000s f/5.6 at 700.0mm iso1600 full exif

other sizes: small medium large original auto

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Guest		08-Apr-2013 01:24
Yes on dark Columbarius. Definitely on the dark side, but the face is too light for a black Merlin and there are a lot of reddish tones popping up here and there. Bob

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