Merlin.

[Haim Ziv]

Mark II 600 mm with 1.4TC
1/3200 f6.3 ISO200 HH
30% crop from original.

Thank you for looking appreciate all C and C.

Sorry the name of the bird is Kestrel.
I can't fix it.

[Alan Murphy]

Nice sharp details.I do wish the wings were all the way down or up. You did well with the harsh light. I like the comp.

[Paul Lagasi]

Really nice details...sharp, colors..too bad about light angle..but I'd love to have this in my collection...TFS

[Andrew Merwin]

Great capture of a wonderful bird. I like the spread tail & the visible foot. It is sharp & well exposed with excellent detail.

[Daniel Cadieux]

I do agree with the wing position comment, and would also prefer no shadow on the far wing. Good exposure for the light you had, and sharp enough. Looks like you got it mid-hover?

[Doug Brown]

Good critiques above. I like the placement of the bird somewhat high in the frame given the hovering behavior. How about some Mark IV flight shots!!!!!! :)

[Haim Ziv]

Good critiques above. I like the placement of the bird somewhat high in the frame given the hovering behavior. How about some Mark IV flight shots!!!!!! :)

Thank you all and thank you Doug.
It will come Doug... promise you. :)

[RezaAliAsl]

its kestrel!!!
not merlin