Long Tailed FiscalShrike

Gallery: AvianPosted August 2, 2013112 views11 comments

Well that is what we think it is, ID proved to be difficult!
This was taken in Selous Game Reserve, Tanzania
EOS 1DX
500mm F4 MkII
F10
ISO 800
1/2500

Comments

11 comments

Comment posted by John Jeevaratnam on August 2, 2013 at 9:42 AM

Nice shot Ken, a google search can confirm similar photos with the same markings. Would be a safe call on the ID.

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Comment posted by Verdon on August 2, 2013 at 10:47 AM

nicely exposed, great pose with fine detail, nice perch, wish it's in my gallery, outstanding

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Comment posted by Dennis Plank on August 2, 2013 at 12:05 PM

I'll take your work on the ID, Ken. Perfect exposure on a difficult species with all that contrast. I like the thorny perch and the nice bg.

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Comment posted by Bill Leggett on August 2, 2013 at 12:33 PM

Excellent pose, comp and BG, Ken.

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Comment posted by Simon Bennett on August 2, 2013 at 3:43 PM

All round fine image.

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Comment posted by SandyRichardsBrown on August 2, 2013 at 9:45 PM

Certainly looks shrike-ish, with that hooked beak.
Nice pose, sharp detail, and perfect exposure.
Sandy

Registered on November 24, 2003, 3937 Posts, 12909 Comments

Comment posted by Ken Archer on August 4, 2013 at 1:57 AM

Great pose you captured of this intriguing bird Ken, excellent details too.

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Comment posted by Kurt Bowman on August 4, 2013 at 2:56 PM

Very nice job on the exposure Ken and really like the thorny perch.

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Comment posted by Sharon Hallowell on August 4, 2013 at 3:10 PM

Really nice perch and bg to go with a very nice bird! Well done! Sharon

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Comment posted by Rob Drummond on August 4, 2013 at 7:07 PM

Great detail and i like the typical shrike pose and perch

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Comment posted by Ken Watkins on August 5, 2013 at 12:54 AM

Thanks everybody for your comments and the ID confirmation

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