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A Juvenile Fiscal Shrike
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A Juvenile Fiscal Shrike

by Austin Thomas

Gallery: Regional: UKNPPosted February 27, 201199 views8 comments
Here is what I believe to be a Juvenile Fiscal Shrike, but I would appreciate any thoughts from those more knowledgeable than myself.

It was taken in the Masai Mara region of Kenya. The bird had been feeding on small insects and bugs found around the vegetation. When it landed in the clear I was able to record this image.

More of my bird images can be found HERE for those interested.

Canon 1DMK4, 500mm +1.4x f6.3, 1/1600, ISO640

C&C welcome.

Cheers

Austin

Comments

8 comments
Comment posted by Rene de Heer on February 27, 2011 at 9:45 AM
Very nice perch, great exposure and tack sharp. Nice!
Rene de Heer
Registered on November 15, 2003, 31 Posts, 215 Comments
Comment posted by Fran French on February 27, 2011 at 12:53 PM
A stunning little bird, fabulous detail in the plumage too, like this very much.

Fran :toast:
Registered on June 9, 2008, 4 Posts, 47 Comments
Comment posted by Ian Mason on February 27, 2011 at 5:28 PM
No idea on the ID, but I really like the image. Great perch and very complementary background.
Registered on December 14, 2005, 399 Posts, 2305 Comments
Comment posted by Peter Edge on February 27, 2011 at 9:16 PM
Cracking image. Love the background.
Registered on May 4, 2009, 1 Posts, 25 Comments
Comment posted by Karen Summers on February 28, 2011 at 9:32 AM
I am not sure what the bird is Austin but the image is beautiful lovely background and detail is super
Registered on December 3, 2009, 83 Posts, 818 Comments
Comment posted by PhilH on February 28, 2011 at 9:53 AM
Nice profile image of this Shrike.... nicely exposed with a good and complimentary bg... maybe a little more on top and to the right if you have it, but not major.....

:toast: :wavey: :toast:
Registered on December 31, 2004, 51 Posts, 281 Comments
Comment posted by Neil Burton on February 28, 2011 at 3:49 PM
Very strong shot Austin, all the tones work well together.
Registered on September 16, 2010, 26 Posts, 461 Comments
Comment posted by Ian Haskell on February 28, 2011 at 4:52 PM
Hi Austin, good subject on a good perch.

Ian
Registered on October 30, 2008, 24 Posts, 673 Comments