Although Archimedes, Merlin's advisor, was a larger species, it seems to me that Merlin wouldn't have been able to resist the charming bird to your right. The saw-whet owl is only about eight inches high. During spring and fall migrations, the Whitefish Point Bird Observatory in Paradise, Michigan, which is located in Michigan's Upper Penninsula, the "U. P.", tracks numbers of birds which pass through. (Whitefish Point is located in Chippewa County all the way over on the northeastern tip.) Several times I've received reports of numerous saw-whet owls on their way north or south. Just imagine the sight of a dozen or so of these wonderful birds. How could you be in a bad mood after that?
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I forgot to add that the nifty photo of the saw-whet owl is from the city of Windsor, Ontario website. No photographer's name was cited, but I suppose the material is copyrighted. I hope this doesn't start a border war. We already have enough problems. But I appreciate all the art work and photography on the internet and how much time, effort, talent and money it takes to produce quality pieces. So, thanks to Windsor!
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