I'm sure the bird on the top of the dead tree is the Merlin.

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I have a soft spot in my heart for Falcons and Hawks. My close friend from Karachi days Jerry Anderson (well known on carpet boards - now deceased) in the mid 1970's trained, manned and sold Peregrins and Saker falcons to Arab Sheikhs during the hunting seasons in Pakistan. Here he is with a Saker. I once sat for 3 hours with one of his wren falcons on my wrist "manning him." She flew and when I tapped a piece of meat on the glove she came at full speed from a hundred yards and landed softly. It was like having a cruise missile in your hand.

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and since they have a SxS weapon (talons) this is apt for the board. And I'm thinking the "Wren Falcon" I manned in Pakistan was in fact a Merlin also known as a Pigeon Falcon.
https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Merlin/overview#

Merlins are widespread, particularly in migration and winter, but seeing them is unpredictable. They have two modes: scanning open areas patiently from a treetop, and cruising at top speed in pursuit of small birds.

https://www.merlinfalconry.com/training-merlins

Stanton, they will hunt doves for you.

Last edited by Argo44; 01/06/24 12:09 AM.
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