Loggerhead Shrike perche on a Moth MulleinLoggerhead Shrike perched on Moth Mullein – Nikon D300, f7.1, 1/1000, ISO 640, +0.7 EV, Nikkor 200-400mm VR with 1.4x TC at 400mm, natural light

When I photographed this Loggerhead Shrike perched on a dried Moth Mullein (Verbascum blattaria) stalk there was another Shrike perched about 20 to 25 feet away. I’ve noticed a pair of the birds there for about two weeks now. Hopefully they will build their nest in this location and I will be able to photograph their young.

I’ve been seeing more and more Loggerhead Shrikes (Lanius ludovicianus) pairing up the past week or so which means it won’t be long before they are on their nests.

Life is good.

Mia

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