Post by murraybrown on Sept 19, 2008 19:06:09 GMT -8
In the Agassiz fields just north of Hopyard Mtn. today, were three Merlins involved in some kind of altercation.
What was particularly interesting to me was that they represented all the known colour forms. One was very dark and was a typical Pacific coast bird known as Suckleyi. The other two appeared to be Columbarius and Richardsoni with each being progressively lighter in colour.
When they dispersed each bird headed off in a different direction apparently having no further interest in each other.
I was astounded at how fast these birds can move when they are motivated. It's no wonder that they are able to catch birds such as swifts and swallows with very little effort.
Murray
What was particularly interesting to me was that they represented all the known colour forms. One was very dark and was a typical Pacific coast bird known as Suckleyi. The other two appeared to be Columbarius and Richardsoni with each being progressively lighter in colour.
When they dispersed each bird headed off in a different direction apparently having no further interest in each other.
I was astounded at how fast these birds can move when they are motivated. It's no wonder that they are able to catch birds such as swifts and swallows with very little effort.
Murray
