Northern shrike

Finally got some good shots of one of my nemesis birds, the northern shrike. Every time I'd seen one previously, it seemed that it was backlit silhouette, or the light was gray and gloomy, or it was partly obscured by branches... This little fellow, though, was very cooperative, perching repeatedly in the open, in good light, and close enough for good photos!

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Rocky ~
"Out where the rivers like to run, I stand alone, and take back something worth remembering..."
~ Three Dog Night
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- Eric S.: My Birds/Wildlife (7D MkII/5D IV, Canon 10-22 f/3.5-4.5, Canon 24-105L f/4 IS, Canon 70-200L f/2.8 IS MkII, Canon 100-400L f/4.5-5.6 IS I/II)
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Snydremark wrote in post #18205722
Nice, Rocky! Up at Eide?

Yup... Owls were there, but stayed way back until almost sunset. Best shots of the day were of this little guy and a very cooperative female harrier...

Rocky ~
"Out where the rivers like to run, I stand alone, and take back something worth remembering..."
~ Three Dog Night
www.northwestnaturalim​agery.com

squirl033 wrote in post #18205727
Yup... Owls were there, but stayed way back until almost sunset. Best shots of the day were of this little guy and a very cooperative female harrier...

Good to know

- Eric S.: My Birds/Wildlife (7D MkII/5D IV, Canon 10-22 f/3.5-4.5, Canon 24-105L f/4 IS, Canon 70-200L f/2.8 IS MkII, Canon 100-400L f/4.5-5.6 IS I/II)
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Beekeeper wrote in post #18205733
Nice find Rocky! I've only seen a few of these, and no photos.

Thanks, Zach!

Rocky ~
"Out where the rivers like to run, I stand alone, and take back something worth remembering..."
~ Three Dog Night
www.northwestnaturalim​agery.com

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I like what I like.

Keep 'em flying,
Greg B

Red Dexs wrote in post #18205795
Nice shot Rocky.

Thanks, Red!

Greg_8 wrote in post #18205890
You did not miss the shot when the opportunity came. Great results.

Thanks, Greg! He landed relatively close and almost waited for me to take some shots before he flew off... made my day!

Rocky ~
"Out where the rivers like to run, I stand alone, and take back something worth remembering..."
~ Three Dog Night
www.northwestnaturalim​agery.com

Brian R
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cannylad wrote in post #18206783
A belter, would be proud to have taken that.

Thank you, Brian!

2n10 wrote in post #18207141
Well done and congrats. Shrike are difficult that way.

Thanks, John!

CaptBob wrote in post #18207208
Nice shot Rocky

Thanks, Bob!

Peter2516 wrote in post #18207222
Very nice Rocky. There at least 2 of them in Eide.

Thank you, Peter! I've only ever seen one; perhaps they divide the territory?

Rocky ~
"Out where the rivers like to run, I stand alone, and take back something worth remembering..."
~ Three Dog Night
www.northwestnaturalim​agery.com

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