Loggerhead Shrike with Prey

[Bill Dix]

We decided to stop in at Little Estero on our way up the Florida Gulf Coast (March of last year), but by the time we got there it was after 9:00 am and the Florida sun was bright. As expected, it was not the bird photography mecca that it had once been. This guy was one of the few subjects, and although the image is not up to par I found it interesting because of his prey. I'm not familiar with Florida lizards - maybe someone can help - but it almost looks to me like a baby iguana. If so, the Shrike was doing his part to eliminate what has become an invasive pest in south Florida.

D500, Sigma 150-600C @ 550mm, ISO 1000, 1/2500s @ f/7.1 manual. Removed some extraneous twigs and branches.

[David Roach]

Agree with your self critique, You handled the light well and I agree the view with prey makes it. TFS

[Daniel Cadieux]

Harsh light and steep angle did not help, but interesting frame nonetheless. Perhaps a Cuban Anole? Those are invasive as well. Bummer about Estero having lost its' past glory.

[Stu Bowie]

Hi Bill, great image to suit the theme, and it looks like the Shrike is showing it off to you. I like the grey's and blacks on the Shrike.

[John Mack]

Well the light is what it is. But that prey is pretty neat.

[Arthur Morris]

Interesting capture for sure. Light too harsh, shadows too BLACK, bird too high, and perch too cluttered but you made the best image possible in a tough situation.

with love, artie

[arash_hazeghi]

prey (partial lizard?) and look back both are great but the steep angle and harsh light didn't help you here

TFS

[Bill Dix]

Thank you all.