From all appearances it has been a great nesting season for the Loggerhead Shrikes (Lanius ludovicianus) on Antelope Island State Park. It seems everywhere I look there are numerous juvenile Shrikes perched on bushes near rather harried looking adults.

Juvie Loggerhead ShrikeJuvie Loggerhead Shrike – Nikon D200, f6.3, 1/800, ISO 500, 0.7+ EV, Nikkor 200-400mm VR with 1.4x TC at 400mm, natural light

Yesterday while photographing an adult shrike I noticed some movement out of the corner of my eye and saw this cooperative Loggerhead Shrike juvenile perched on a bush with the Great Salt Lake in the background. I was able to take about 20 images before the juvie flew off.

I really like the black mask this species has.

Mia

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