[Tweeters] Twin Lakes Merlin and Dragonflies

[Hans-Joachim Feddern via Tweeters]

This morning I was treated to some great views of our resident Merlin
hunting dragonflies over Lake Lorene, Treasure Island Park, Twin Lakes in
Federal Way. It would zoom very low over the water and snatch dragonflies
on the wing. It even landed on a bare branch in an alder close to me,
affording even better views. while it was crunching and munching on
its prey. It was a very dark bird of the Pacific race. We have  a nesting
pair here in Twin Lakes for several years now. There may have been a second
bird, but I never saw two at the same time. I also saw one again this
evening.

Dragonflies seem to be more abundant this year  - Dennis?
Unfortunately there were no swallows for the Merlin to catch. I haven't
even seen a single one over the lake for weeks now!

Good birding!

Hans

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*Hans Feddern*
Twin Lakes/Federal Way, WA
thefedderns at gmail.com
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