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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
Kits
Oh yes - I can see the resemblance to a falcon, Graham. Very nicely posed and detailed study.
 
Doc Duck
Supporter
Excellent close-up, and I agree that he's showing his falcon-like traits |=)|
 
Stanley Jones
Supporter
What a brilliant picture of this stunning Shrike. Indeed, very falcon-like. Exceptional Graham!!!!
 
carann
A stunning detailed image of this beautiful bird, Graham !!! Thanks for sharing.
 
Macswede
Thank you all very much indeed for posting these great comments on this Red-backed Shrike image!
 

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