: Breeds. but widely distributed and conspicuous May-Aug with nesting records from towns and woodlands including the larger islands.
: early Apr-early May with from late Mar, and and mid Sep-mid Oct with from early Sep to late Nov. Most frequent along the and on the .
: Dec-mid Mar.
Miscellany: Merlins were unknown as breeders in our area until the late 1980s but have increased steadily, as they have across New England.
Last Updated: June 3rd, 2022