Northern shrike

[squirl033]

The northern shrike had always been one of my "nemesis birds"... could never seem to get a shot of one with decent light, no branches in the way, etc...but this last week, this little fellow actually cooperated, the light was good, and I got some shots!

 

[ZombiesniperJr]

Nice set i have maneged to have some pretty good luck with the northern shrike now i just need the northern harriers to cooperate with me

 

[squirl033]

Nice set i have maneged to have some pretty good luck with the northern shrike now i just need the northern harriers to cooperate with me

Thanks! I've had pretty good luck with harriers...

 

[Peeb108 4]

Fantastic set! I especially enjoyed #2.

 

[squirl033]

Fantastic set! I especially enjoyed #2.

Thanks, Peeb!

 

[Dean_Gretsch]

I like the exposure in number 1.

 

[jcdeboever]

Nice set, they look stealth.

 

[bulldurham]

I don't think we get hose here. Neat little guys, though.

 

[ZombiesniperJr]

I don't think we get hose here. Neat little guys, though.

i think you get the loggerhead shrike they look almost the exact same as a northern shrike

 

[zombiesniper149 14]

Great set. I also haven't had the best of luck with Shrikes.

 

[bulldurham]

I don't think we get hose here. Neat little guys, though.

i think you get the loggerhead shrike they look almost the exact same as a northern shrike

I did go through my list and as you surmised, I do get the Loggerhead Shrike and have one on file. Good Call.

 

[Frank F.]

I like the first one very much because it has context

 

[squirl033]

Thanks, everyone!

 

[goooner]

These are lovely.

 

[Didereaux]

here's a loggerhead just for comparison. face mask is the most distinctive thing about them
http://www.thephotoforum.com/attachments/upload_2016-11-6_11-35-33-jpeg.129948/