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Goal bird today was a Merlin (Smelleken in Dutch). Every winter it stays around the airport. Previous winter I was not able to find it. Today trip looked to end the same way. But on my way home I saw a dot in the field. Parked the car and took some shots from the distance before it took off. Talked to another birder, confirming it was the Merlin. A lifer!

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