Loggerhead Shrikes use their hooked bills to capture and kills their prey, which are most often insects, lizards, mice, and sometimes even other birds.
Ohoops, how close you have come this Shrike. We have the Great Grey Shrike in Sweden. It looks almost the same and they are usually very shy. Congratulations! Nice pictures Tammy. Greetings / Kenny
Great portraits. I really like shrikes actually. I wonder why it's called "loggerhead"? I have only seen "Brown" and "Bull" shrikes in Japan but any shrike is of interest to me as there are none in Australia where I grew up. They're not big but amazing hunters.
Thanks Russell! I am not familiar with the Brown or Bull shrikes as the Loggerhead is the only shrike found in this area. I believe it is called a "loggerhead" due to the large size of its head relative to the size of its body.
Great shots, Tammy. Looks very like the Grey Shrikes we see as rarities here. However, the only shrike I've seen is a Woodchat Shrike about this time last year. A picture of it on my blog somewhere!
Lovely shot Tammy
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Greetings, Joop
Thank you Joop!
DeleteA wonderful image Tammy, Loogerhead Shrikes are a favorite of mine.
ReplyDeleteThank you Mia! They are quite interesting birds!
Deletegreat catch with the insect! I understand these birds are dwindling?...
ReplyDeleteThanks Rachelle! I'm not sure about the population, I do see them quite regularly around the wetlands.
DeleteOhoops, how close you have come this Shrike. We have the Great Grey Shrike in Sweden. It looks almost the same and they are usually very shy.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations! Nice pictures Tammy.
Greetings / Kenny
Thanks so much Kenny! I tok the photos from the car as I very slowly passed them.
DeleteTwo very fine shots of the Loggerhead Shrike. Congrats on the sighting and capture.
ReplyDeleteThank you very much Larry!
Deletesuch handsome birds! great shots. :)
ReplyDeleteThanks Tex!
DeleteGreat portraits. I really like shrikes actually. I wonder why it's called "loggerhead"? I have only seen "Brown" and "Bull" shrikes in Japan but any shrike is of interest to me as there are none in Australia where I grew up. They're not big but amazing hunters.
ReplyDeleteThanks Russell! I am not familiar with the Brown or Bull shrikes as the Loggerhead is the only shrike found in this area. I believe it is called a "loggerhead" due to the large size of its head relative to the size of its body.
DeleteUnas imágenes increibles. Felicidades Tammy. saludos desde Extremadura.
ReplyDelete¡Muy bonitas fotos del alcaudón Tammy!
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Gracias Ramon!
DeleteLovely shots of a stunning bird Tammy!
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Beautiful Shrike and superb camera work.
ReplyDeleteGreat set of shots, great little birds.
ReplyDeleteGreat set of shots, great little birds.
ReplyDeleteThat guy is so cool. Excellent composition work Tammy.
ReplyDeleteI love Loggerhead Shrikes!
ReplyDeleteFound a few in Los Angeles over the years.
Wow, excellent shots, Tammy! Love the second one with dinner. Very nice!
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful composition Tammy...Lovely shots..Have a nice weekend
ReplyDeleteBien captada agarrada a esa rama y con su presa en la boca, buenas tomas.
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Bien captada agarrada a esa rama y con su presa en la boca, buenas tomas.
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Great shots of the beautiful bird.
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Mette
Hola Tammy otra de tus magnificas fotografias,esta de de este Alcaudon con su presa en el pico tipica de esta especie.Un abrazo
ReplyDeleteStunning photos as allways Tammy
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These are one of my all time favorite birds! Nice shots.
ReplyDeleteHola Tammy great shots... Me encanta este pájaro... Greetings..
ReplyDeleteExcelentes fotografias de bela Ave....
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Great bird, superbly photographed Tammy.
ReplyDeleteDelightful photography Tammy!
ReplyDeleteGreat shots, Tammy. Looks very like the Grey Shrikes we see as rarities here. However, the only shrike I've seen is a Woodchat Shrike about this time last year. A picture of it on my blog somewhere!
ReplyDeleteThat pointy beak does look dangerous. How nice to catch him with his dinner :)
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