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Great Grey Shrike
Macswede

Great Grey Shrike (Lanius excubitor)

In my experience Great Grey Shrikes are alert and suspicious birds but this one was very tolerant and I got a lot closer than I've ever managed before. The light wasn't great but I was very happy after this encounter.
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Habitat
Bushes near shore
Location
Mlle, Skne
Date taken
7th April, 2015
Scientific name
Lanius excubitor
Equipment used
Canon 7D, EF400mm f/5.6L USM
Stanley Jones
Supporter
Brilliant close encounter Graham. Fabulous bird and picture taken in a great pose. Excellent!!!!
 
KC Foggin
Staff member
Opus Editor
Supporter
A beautiful image of this Shrike Graham. Looks very similar to our Loggerhead Shrike.
 
mags1967
wow i would be over the moon seeing this beauty never mind getting this super capture graham.many tfs.all the best margaret.
 
Macswede
Thank you all very much indeed for the great response to this Great Grey Shrike image!
 
STEFFRO1
Supporter
I know exactly what you felt when you saw this shot!! Getting close to skittish birds is always rewarding! A lovely image Graham!! tfs it!
 

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