First of year photo of a juvenile Loggerhead Shrike – Nikon D810, f8, 1/800, ISO 400, Nikkor 500mm VR with 1.4x TC, natural light
On the 20th of May I saw my first of the year Loggerhead Shrike fledglings but it wasn’t until the 24th that I was able to photograph this young shrike. I’ve looked through my archives and the earliest I have photographed fledgling Loggerhead Shrikes on Antelope Island State Park previously was June 10 so they might be fledging about two to three weeks earlier than most years.
I will be seeing more of these little wannabe raptors soon.
Life is good.
Mia
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Sweet!
Mia, life must be good when you get to see these little cuties! It almost looks cuddly!
Echoing Susan and Patty (as I so often do). Love the monochromatic magic.
It does have that young look about it-lovely photo.
Like Susan, I , too, love the monochromatic effect…..silver on silver.
Don’t you just love their subtle plumage? Gorgeous. Perfect capture on that perch with a really lovely background.
Mia, this is one of the most beautiful bird portraits I’ve seen. Love the monochromatic look.
Looks like this Loggerhead already has an attitude! Great shot Mia!