The morning of the snow, this little loggerhead shrike was calling from a bare tree just outside Spring Creek Basin (the dark band in the background is the rimrock that forms the basin’s western boundary). The cold didn’t seem to bother him/her much, and s/he allowed me to approach fairly closely to capture his/her lovely portrait.
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Happy Earth Day! More than ever, we need to cherish, protect and honor our planet.
Spring Creek Basin Mustangs 
Another one of your perfect bird photos, TJ! He’s a beauty all fluffed up for his snow day. 😁
Ha – hardly perfect, but thank you! 🙂 I was amazed he (she?) allowed me to continue to approach, singing away! 🙂
I’m loving your bird portraits.
Thanks! I’m kinda loving the challenge of trying to get focus on tiny little winged friends! 😉
Loving these bird photos ! The Kestrel was so beautiful, one of my favs too ! Our friend Ron Dudley featured a loggerhead shrike too today ! Must be their time to shine:). Thanks for sharing !
Ah! Love his photo of the shrike! I knew he’d complain about the lack of a catchlight. 😉 Love the position of those wings, though – gorgeous! I *think* this one of mine has one … baaaaaarely. Hard to get in a bird with a bandito mask across its eyes!
What a cute little bird! You are getting good at bird photography, TJ!
I’m trying. 🙂 It’s good to have a new challenge – and a new appreciation for the birds in our neck of the woods!
Sweet birdie!
They’re kinda vicious little birds. They impale their prey. 😉
Oh my😳