Start Date
2021
Description
- Merlins are medium-sized falcons found in the Northern Hemisphere.
- Merlins pairs nest near forest edges or open water. These open areas allow them to more easily hunt and capture prey.
- Merlin sightings during the breeding season are relatively rare in Michigan, and the breeding range of merlins has historically been restricted to the Upper Peninsula.
- Merlins are listed as a state threatened species in Michigan, due in part to their restricted breeding range in the state.
Recommended Citation
Shokoohi, Emilia; Tuig, Andrew Vander; Kapteyn, Andre; Liebetreu, Abigail; and Miller, William L., "Using Citizen Science Data to Evaluate the Breeding Distribution of Merlins, Falco columbaris, in Michigan" (2021). Summer Research. 52.
https://digitalcommons.calvin.edu/summer_research/2021/Posters/52
COinS
Jan 1st, 12:00 AM
Using Citizen Science Data to Evaluate the Breeding Distribution of Merlins, Falco columbaris, in Michigan
- Merlins are medium-sized falcons found in the Northern Hemisphere.
- Merlins pairs nest near forest edges or open water. These open areas allow them to more easily hunt and capture prey.
- Merlin sightings during the breeding season are relatively rare in Michigan, and the breeding range of merlins has historically been restricted to the Upper Peninsula.
- Merlins are listed as a state threatened species in Michigan, due in part to their restricted breeding range in the state.