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shrike eating dragonfly
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shrike eating dragonfly (lanius ludovicianus)

thats a common green darner the loggerhead shrike is trying to swallow, its quite a mouthful but the bird did manage it. this pair was nesting in the vicinity of an abandoned orchard near titusville, fl.
Habitat
orchard
Location
titusville, fl.
Date taken
3-18-05
Scientific name
lanius ludovicianus
Equipment used
canon 1dmk2, 400 f5.6
This is really wonderful, Richard! Our Northerns are very difficult to get close to, and I imagine the Loggerheads are also. To catch both birds and the one eating is just awesome.....thanks!
 
Great shot. Sharp, nicely composed, bit of action with the Shrike swallowing the dragonfly... This photo has everything! Nice birds too.
 

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North America
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richard bledsoe
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