ML185633591
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Date
Location
- Age
- Not specified
- Sex
- Not specified
Observation details
I found what appears to be an immature Northern Shrike perched high atop a large cottonwood tree along the NE perimeter of the public access area, near the parking lot. Both Sam Hough and I were able to get photos of the bird. After reviewing the photos at home and consulting a number of books, I am convinced this is an immature Northern Shrike rather than an immature Loggerhead Shrike. Characteristics that support this conclusion are: * At this time of the year, an immature Loggerhead Shrike should have fairly close to adult plumage; this bird has retained some of its juvenile characteristics, and the plumage is quite different than that of an adult. * Brown head with narrow mask that does not extend above the middle of the eyes; mask thinner in front of the eyes; white eye ring fairly easily seen. * Bill not as long as what you would see in an adult; extensive pale area at base of lower mandible. * Back has no barring and has a light brown tint. * Very obvious light brown tint scaling on breast, belly and flanks (not barring like a juvenile Loggerhead Shrike).
Technical information
- Model
- COOLPIX P900
- ISO
- 100
- Focal length
- 268 mm
- Flash
- Flash did not fire, auto
- f-stop
- f/6.3
- Shutter speed
- 1/500 sec
- Dimensions
- 2275 pixels x 1747 pixels
- Original file size
- 2.02 MB