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Loggerhead Shrike
Loggerhead Shrike (Lanius ludovicianus excubitorides)
Habitat
Gulf Coast Marshes and Prairies vegetation area. Open manicured park with paved trails, athletic fields and numerous retention ponds at 51 m (167 ft) elevation.
Location
Paul D. Rushing Park, Katy, Harris County, Texas, USA.
Date taken
January 2024
Scientific name
Lanius ludovicianus
Equipment used
Canon
wow! marvelous closeup of this splendid shrike, Stanley, with excellent eye contact, a real beauty, love it, many tfs!!
 
Great detailed shot of this iconic (and sadly declining) bird in a typical situation and pose. tfs.
 
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What a great bird and a very good shot, Stanley...would love to have a Shrike in the viewfinder someday.
 
Such a clear and well detailed portrait, Stanley.
 

Media information

Category
North America
Added by
Stanley Jones
Date added
View count
380
Comment count
15

Image metadata

Device
Canon Canon EOS R5
Aperture
ƒ/8
Focal length
500.0 mm
Exposure time
1/2000 second(s)
ISO
500
Filename
Loggerhead Shrike, Pattison Road, Waller, Harris County.jpg
File size
1.2 MB
Date taken
Fri, 19 January 2024 12:57 PM
Dimensions
1024px x 826px

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