Species: Falco columbarius, Merlin, female | Location: Hickory Mound WMA - Florida, United States
A female Merlin diving and catching a Carolina Wren in flight and then lands in a dead tree several hundred yards from me. I moved closer trying not to scare her then set up my tripod and took the shot.
About The Photographer
Richard Higgins has been a professional nature photographer for over 20 years. Living in Northwest Florida, he travels regularly around the country for stock and on assignment. Mr. Higgins has had his images have been featured in numerous books, magazines, newspapers and has published articles worldwide. He was honored by SINWP who awarded him Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2016.
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