Merlin in willow trees

That noise is unmistakeable, and the app confirmed it.  With the oodles of sparrows coming to the yard these days, I hope it's not a matter of time before the merlin comes and takes one from the yard...

Goldfinches have discovered the new mesh feeder; house sparrow visited platform; merlin heard from house

Saw three goldfinches at once this evening. 

A house sparrow visited the platform briefly.

Also, this evening is the second or third time I heard the distinctive calls of a merlin, from the house.  Didn't sound super close by, but, close enough.