Ken Kemphues first noted Merlins in the 400 block of N. Titus. At about 7:15, a pair was sitting in a tree in the middle of the block between N. Titus and Center Street. I moved to get a better view and the female disappeared as my view was blocked so I don't have a clue about the nest location. The male called very infrequently. He actually flew in and perched over my head, looking down at me as if he certainly was aware of my presence and perhaps concerned about me being there even on the sidewalk.
The birds are obviously accustomed to some human activity and can be seen from the sidewalk without having to get closer. I would love to know where the nest is so that I could monitor nesting success. Cheers, John -- Cayugabirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/CayugabirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/cayugabirds-l@cornell.edu/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/Cayugabirds 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/CAYU.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --