The only other candidate to my mind is a sparrowhawk, and I think a) your bird's eye isn't sufficiently yellow, and b) its posture is much more "hunched" than a sparrowhawk.
I'd say Merlin... but as I said I've never seen one.
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Fidget, I wouldn't mind which choccies, mint are more "traditional" so you should go for the Thorntons - would fit in better. Have some time for brass polishing if you need some help
Hosta, can't comment on the bird identification, but I hope it turns out as you want.
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Thanks Dove.
After much pausing the video and going back to the photo: I know it's NOT a peregrine or a kestel.
Is that progress?
I'd love it to be a Merlin.
Hi Hosta
The only other candidate to my mind is a sparrowhawk, and I think a) your bird's eye isn't sufficiently yellow, and b) its posture is much more "hunched" than a sparrowhawk.
I'd say Merlin... but as I said I've never seen one.
I have had another look and as a very amateur bird watcher, I am fairly certain it is not a sparrowhawk.
I have seen Merlin and I think that is what it is.
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yeah jo, why don't birds turn face on when you've got a camera? They're so selfish.
I'd say it was maybe a wee bit bigger than a collared dove. It was 2 days ago remember and I'm very old.
I know juvenile birds often display different behaviour / plumage to adults, which doesn't help either.
Afternoon all
My last Monday lie in for a while
Have been up for some time, not just up btw 
Contract has been signed and emailed back
OH's toe nails have been cut 
Fidget, I wouldn't mind which choccies, mint are more "traditional" so you should go for the Thorntons - would fit in better. Have some time for brass polishing if you need some help
Hosta, can't comment on the bird identification, but I hope it turns out as you want.
Getting my nails done this afternoon, am embarrassed though as my nails are shocking
Need something bright and cheerful (am off to a funeral tomorrow) and professional (for work). Hope there is enough room in the kitchen what with the oven on the floor! 
Hope you all have a good day, weather has def turned here
Nice to see you back KEF
And hi to MrsG
Hi Folks, Grey and blustery here and we have had rain- finally. Off on Nanna duty this afternoon and tomorrow. Mum not too good at the moment so I'm off to see her before driving off to Worcester.
That's a pretty bird Hosta whatever it is.
If you think you're old there no hope for me then