Loggerhead Shrike? (1 Viewer)

Joe A.

Well-known member

• Apr 7, 2004

• #1

Not a good photo, but the best I could do under the circumstances -- he flew away shortly after I took this shot. After checking 3 field guides the only bird I saw that resembled the one in the photo was the Loggerhead Shrike. Any help appreciated.

 

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Andrew Whitehouse

Professor of Listening

Supporter

• Apr 7, 2004

• #2

I'm pretty sure you're right Joe. The only other thing it could be is a Northern Shrike, but I think that would be much more unusual in Texas.

 

Grousemore

Senior Member

• Apr 7, 2004

• #3

Looks like a loggerhead to me,the angle of the head is making the bill look more pointed though.

 

KC Foggin

Very, very long time member

Supporter

• Apr 7, 2004

• #4

Certainly looks like my loggerheads Joe. Actually, the Northern would be out of your range but I don't believe it's unheard of in Texas. Is this a life bird for you? If so Congrats!

 

Charles Harper

Régisseur

• Apr 7, 2004

• #5

Broad mask encompassing the eye, and whiter throat-- Loggerhead.

 

crispycreme

Well-known member

• Apr 8, 2004

• #6

Loggerhead.

 

Joe A.

Well-known member

• Apr 8, 2004

• #7

Thanks everybody..

 

Joe A.

Well-known member

• Apr 8, 2004

• #8

KCFoggin said:

Certainly looks like my loggerheads Joe. Actually, the Northern would be out of your range but I don't believe it's unheard of in Texas. Is this a life bird for you? If so Congrats!

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Yes, it's the same place I photographed the Eastern Kingbird and thought it might be the same bird until I looked closer. I'll go back tomorrow for another try at a good shot. It's one of those birds that has a sixth sense about being photographed --- they wait until you open the tripod and swivel the camera around before flying off to a spot just out of range. I'm sure you know what I mean .....

 

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pattianne

Well-known member

• Apr 8, 2004

• #9

Joe, I saw my first loggerhead shrike only a few months ago. The unique mask caught me by surprise when I checked him out with my binoculars. Congrats on your photo... Looks great.

 

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Dave B Smith

Well-known member

• Apr 8, 2004

• #10

Joe,
Good photo and great bird. I saw a few today in South Florida. Definitely a Loggerhead.