Lucky shot! My dogs were barking and I opened the window to shut them up when I see the Merlin coming flying towards my window and perched right above me on a tree. I quickly ran outside and managed to get a few photos before it flew off. First time I have ever managed to get close to one here. They like the Kestrels are very shy.
This was taken right before sunset with an overcast sky hence the white background. The f2.8 really paid off here. A bit of a large crop.
PS. Im guessing the victim was a Bananquit chick.
D7100 | 300mm @ f2.8 | 1/200s | ISO 400 | +1 EV







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