The Merlin in our neighborhood is still around.  I was out for a walk this morning and just a block from our house I heard the Merlin screaming as it tore out of a cedar bush with something in it’s Talons.  It landed in a nearby tree and started to eat it’s breakfast. My friend Lynn confirmed that the breakfast was a Bohemian Waxwing. Nature at work I suppose.

I took is a short video showing the Merlin plucking the wing feathers out for those of you not squeamish.

Merlin eating a Bohemian Waxwing.

Merlin eating a Bohemian Waxwing.

Merlin eating a Bohemian Waxwing.