{"product_id":"merlin","title":"Merlin","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"OYPEnA font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 88, 124);\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eEach package comprises a personalized certificate with the recipient's name, an 8 x 10 photo, and qualifies for a tax receipt.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003eMerlin (\u003cem\u003eFalco columbarius\u003c\/em\u003e)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDate of admission\u003c\/strong\u003e: June 29, 2026.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePatient History\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"cvGsUA block-font-kerning-none block-font-feature-liga-off block-font-feature-clig-off block-font-feature-calt-off direction-ltr align-start para-style-body\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003eMerlins are small but powerful falcons, measuring approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003e24–30 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003e in length with a wingspan of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003e53–68 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003e and weighing only\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003e 160–240 g\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003e. These speedy predators are found throughout North America and Eurasia, inhabiting northern forests, grasslands, and prairie regions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"cvGsUA block-font-kerning-none block-font-feature-liga-off block-font-feature-clig-off block-font-feature-calt-off direction-ltr align-start para-style-body\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003eIn Alberta, Merlins occupy a variety of habitats, including wooded areas, open grasslands, and even some urban environments. Unlike many birds, Merlins do not build their own nests. Instead, they reuse abandoned stick nests originally built by species such as magpies, crows, ravens, or hawks. This adaptable behaviour allows them to successfully raise young in a variety of landscapes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"cvGsUA block-font-kerning-none block-font-feature-liga-off block-font-feature-clig-off block-font-feature-calt-off direction-ltr align-start para-style-body\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003eMost Merlins migrate south for the winter, travelling to areas of the United States, northern Mexico, and northern South America. However, some remain in Alberta year-round, particularly in urban areas where food sources such as House Sparrows are readily available.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"cvGsUA block-font-kerning-none block-font-feature-liga-off block-font-feature-clig-off block-font-feature-calt-off direction-ltr align-start para-style-body\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003eThese agile falcons are skilled aerial hunters, with small to medium-sized birds making up the majority of their diet. They often capture prey mid-flight and may even hunt cooperatively, with one bird flushing prey while the other intercepts. Their diet can also include insects, reptiles, and small mammals such as voles, mice, and bats.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"cvGsUA block-font-kerning-none block-font-feature-liga-off block-font-feature-clig-off block-font-feature-calt-off direction-ltr align-start para-style-body\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003eMerlins are primarily monogamous, with males performing impressive aerial displays and offering food to females during courtship. They typically lay \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003e4–5 eggs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003e, which are incubated for approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003e28–32 days\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003e. Once hatched, young Merlins remain in the nest for about a month before they are ready to begin exploring the world around them.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"cvGsUA block-font-kerning-none block-font-feature-liga-off block-font-feature-clig-off block-font-feature-calt-off direction-ltr align-start para-style-body\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003eThis Merlin chick arrived at AIWC after falling from its nest. Unfortunately, the nest was located too high in the tree to safely access, leaving this young bird without a way to return home. Thankfully, a caring member of the public found the chick in their residential yard and brought it to AIWC for help.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"cvGsUA block-font-kerning-none block-font-feature-liga-off block-font-feature-clig-off block-font-feature-calt-off direction-ltr align-start para-style-body\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003eIn \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003e2025\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003e, AIWC admitted \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003e26 Merlins\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003e, with an additional \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003e10 arriving\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003e so far in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003e2026\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003e. This young falcon is progressing well in our care and will continue receiving the specialized food, medical support, and rehabilitation it needs until it is ready to return to the wild.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AIWC.ca","offers":[{"title":"$25 \/ Physical Mail-Out \/ Birthday","offer_id":42699719704670,"sku":null,"price":25.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"$25 \/ Physical Mail-Out \/ Happy Holidays","offer_id":42699719737438,"sku":null,"price":25.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"$25 \/ Physical Mail-Out \/ Valentine's Day","offer_id":42699719770206,"sku":null,"price":25.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"$25 \/ Physical Mail-Out \/ Anniversary","offer_id":42699719802974,"sku":null,"price":25.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"$25 \/ Physical Mail-Out \/ None\/Other","offer_id":42699719835742,"sku":null,"price":25.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"$25 \/ Digital E-mail \/ 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