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'Merlin' Photograph by Ryan Van Meter

Merlin

50 miles offshore, far from any land — this Merlin appeared out of the fog, flew over our boat, and disappeared back into the fog within a minute.

17 September 2021

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Gulf of Maine, Atlantic Ocean

Merlin

Falco columbarius
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