Hello Claudette. I used the 55mm-200mm zoom lens on the Nikon D3000 – set on 200mm and 800 ISO. I saw the strike-thrush on top of the grapevine fence and guessed it was the way to the birdbath and managed this one shot through the window before it spotted me. I was pleased with myself. 🙂
Christine R 
She (he) is gorgeous . . . . .sorry don’t know how to tell with Grey Shrikes!
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Cute! Don’t believe I have ever seen this bird before.
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He looks lovely, though a bit haughty, as if he’s checking out the neighbourhood and not sure if it’s good enough for him.
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I managed this single shot before he flew off. I see it about now and then.
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An amazing photograph. The texture in the feathers is wonderful.
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I was fortunate to get this single shot before it flew away. I was taken with the feathers, too. Thanks for stopping by, Janet.
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Great closeup – did you use a zoom for this Christine? The detail in their feathers is delightful.
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Hello Claudette. I used the 55mm-200mm zoom lens on the Nikon D3000 – set on 200mm and 800 ISO. I saw the strike-thrush on top of the grapevine fence and guessed it was the way to the birdbath and managed this one shot through the window before it spotted me. I was pleased with myself. 🙂
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So you should be Christine, it really is lovely.
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Thank you.
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