2016/11/15

Varfågel - Lanius excubitor - Great Grey Shrike

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Varfågel - Lanius excubitor - Great Grey Shrike
© NF Photo 161103, Boda Kvarn

 This is a shrike I rarely see. Maybe once each year. And this meeting was only for a few seconds and it was gone. But it made my day. Best image so far of this species. 

Linking up with:   GOOD FENCES   Wild Bird Wednesday

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11 comments:

  1. Les Fous du CapNovember 15, 2016

    Magnifiques images ;-)
    Céline & Philippe

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  2. GayleNovember 15, 2016

    Nice grayscale markings.

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  3. mickNovember 16, 2016

    Beautiful bird and great photos.

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  4. Andrea @ From The SolNovember 16, 2016

    Awesome bird and a brief encounter makes it all that much more exciting. Don't have any birds like that around here. Very nice catch, Monica ... you must have been camera ready :)

    Andrea @ From the Sol

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  5. NatureFootstepNovember 16, 2016

    thanks!

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  6. TexWisGirlNovember 17, 2016

    handsome, handsome bird! beautiful shots!

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  7. eileeninmdNovember 17, 2016

    Hello, the Shrikes are cool birds. Awesome photo and fence find. Happy Thursday, enjoy your day and the weekend ahead!

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  8. Tanya BreeseNovember 17, 2016

    what a pretty little bird! i've never seen one like it!

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  9. ifthethunderdontgetya™³²®©November 18, 2016

    Fascinating bird. Makes me think of a badger!
    ~

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  10. NatureFootstepNovember 18, 2016

    thanks!

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  11. IdaNovember 18, 2016

    Very nice looking bird by the fence. I like the contrast of the black and gray of it's feathers.

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