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Red-backed Shrike
Macswede

Red-backed Shrike (Lanius collurio)

I had a lot of fun photographing juvenile Red-backed Shrikes that day. I got so close that I had difficulty fitting the birds in the frame (lots of headless or tailless shots) and I almost felt I could have stroked them. :-)
This was taken from a bit further away but I like the pose. It's different from the others and the bird looks a bit like a small falcon (to me at any rate) especially the eyes and the bill.
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Habitat
Path near meadow
Location
gesta, near Stockholm
Date taken
23rd August, 2015
Scientific name
Lanius collurio
Equipment used
Canon 7D, EF400mm f/5.6L USM
flossiepip
I agree Graham, I thought it looked like one to! Gorgeous close up showing wonderful detail and colours in fabulous light.
 
mali
Cracking birds, super capture Mac...That Pheasant looks like it was too fast for ya, its got some wheelspin going on, LOL.
 
delia todd
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.... yes, he really does, doesn't he Graham.

This is a cracking picture of this gorgeous young shrike. Very well done lad.
 
KC Foggin
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A great closeup of this beautiful Shrike. Lucky you guy.
 
AndrewG
Sounds like a great day Graham, just to see one would do me, a superb shot of this beauty, tfs.
 

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