Calling adult Loggerhead Shrike
Two days ago I posted a portrait of a juvenile Loggerhead Shrike that I had photographed on Antelope Island State Park, today I am posting an image of an adult Loggerhead Shrike taken a day after I photographed the young shrike.
This adult was busy trying to feed a passel of fledglings and took a short break on the top of a Sagebrush near the pickup. This time of the year the adults look a bit ragged, probably from all the hectic activity involved in taking care of their young although I am just guessing about that. At any rate during the fall and winter the adults do have a more “dapper” look than they do during the breeding season.
Life is good.
Mia
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Lately I am feeling as worn out as this adult Shrike probably did, look how far behind I am in thanking you all for your comments.
Life gets busy, but thank you all.
Probably like a lot of parents, feeling “worn out” tending to the young. Great shot, Mia.
very nice this portrait, position, attitude, ligth, details,
all is well combined, bravo mia ☺
Yep, keeping up with the youngsters’ demands can make that “dapper” look disappear by the end of the day! I love the “Butcher Bird”!
Very nice, Mia.
A beauty in shades of grey, black and white.
I love the lighting, the feel, of your images Mia. This loggerhead is exquisite.
Oh, that is beautiful, well done.
Nice view of the tongue. I find shrikes to be fascinating little predators.
This is one of my favorite birds. Smart and sassy birds. I watched one stare down a Red-tail Hawk. It was pretty funny. Lovely shot!
Given how demanding fledglings are (any fledglings) I think this is a remarkably elegant bird.