Bird Watching: Mrs. Merlin??????, 0 by cpartschick

cpartschick wrote:
This little hawk has visited the last couple of years, but this is the first time I was able to get any pictures. It is only about 8" long, is a gray/brown color, has yellow eyes, yellow short legs and feet and cream belly with spots. Its tail is very banded with dark brown. I had three bird books out while she was there and I am pretty sure it is a Marlin.
She was trying to get some chick a dees, but they didn't any mistakes and all got away. The sun was out and glared on the window. Hope you can help me identify this little hawk.