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The loggerhead shrike (Lanius ludovicianus) is a passerine bird in the family Laniidae. It is one of two members of the shrike family endemic to North America; the related northern shrike (L. borealis) occurs north of its range. It is nicknamed the butcherbird after its carnivorous tendencies, as it consumes prey such as amphibians, insects, lizards, small mammals and small birds, and some prey end up displayed and stored at a site, for example in a tree. Due to its small size and weak talons, this predatory bird relies on impaling its prey upon thorns or barbed wire for facilitated consumption. The numbers of loggerhead shrike have significantly decreased in recent years, especially in Midwestern, New England and Mid-Atlantic areas.
Loggerhead Shrikes eat insects and other arthropods, amphibians, reptiles, small mammals, and birds; they also sometimes feed on roadkill and carrion. Their staple foods include agricultural pests such as grasshoppers, beetles and rodents. Insects generally dominate the Loggerhead Shrike’s diet during breeding season, while winter brings a greater reliance on vertebrate prey. These include lizards, snakes, frogs, turtles, sparrows, goldfinches, ground squirrels, voles, mice, and shrews, to name just a few.
For an immature Eagle a wonderful catch - if you enlarge this, you will see he has the fish right at water surface. It looks more like he didn't spear it rather pinched it between the two talons... but under water it probably does has a talon stuck through the fish.
Two Great Egrets squaring off, eye to eye, talon to talon, in the rookery at Resoft County Park, Alvin, Texas, mostly a peaceful place for breeding and raising the next generation.
... some lucky fish was about to get its back scratched ... amazing to watch these raptors in action along the Susquehanna River in Maryland.
This mature bald eagle is very close to grabbing a fish from Kachemak Bay as it's brought it's talons forward. I observe that the behavior is to bring the talons forward only at the very last second because the eagle can't normally fly very long with them in the forward position. The talons have to come forward and then immediately make the grab and return to the rear as the bird times the beating wings to the rhythm of this grab. It's an intricate ballet of actions.
Taken 23 March 2022 near Homer, Alaska.
Black-shouldered Kite ( Elanus axillaris) juvenile
I spent way too long with the Kites today. The chicks are starting to hunt the 'back paddock' at Sneydes Rd. and I was able to use a line of trees as a hide. All three were landing very close to my position, including on this tree stump, which gave me the chance to get some incredibly close shots.
Back later to catch up. I have to go out for about an hour.
In the heart of Little Italy, the Jean-Talon Market is one of the oldest public markets in Montréal. When it originally opened in May of 1933, it was named “Marché du Nord” (north-end market) before becoming the Jean-Talon Market, named in honour of the first Intendant of New France.
This buzzard was hunting earth worms in a field and got his talons quite muddy, Nordfriesland, Germany
I believe these two eagles are going through their courtship ritual. They've clasped talons together and are essentially cartwheeling through the air. I've read that this could be a test to see if their potential mate has the strength and determination to be a partner and raise their young together. Either way I was very happy to both see this as well as capture it!
Taken 22 March 2022 near Homer, Alaska.
Eagle with those impressive talons ready to grab a fish at Conowingo Dam in Maryland.
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One of my favorites of the images I capture one morning in February 2021 at the Forsythe NWR in New Jersey. There were as many as ten young eagles fishing and flying near me that morning.
... for a try at breakfast. Looking forward to the eagles returning in high numbers here in Maryland. A sign that Fall is coming.
To survive in the harsh deserts of Arknaz, toughness and endurance is of paramount importance. The Talon class scout ship from Torgin Industries is certain to get you through any situation. With twin hover disks and boundless agility, this is an ideal ship for traversing desolate and dangerous places. A small yet formidable gun is mounted up front, and countermeasures can be found on the top of the Talon. The thrusters on the sides of the ship provide an extra boost which could decide between life and death. Your comrades might not always have your back, but the Talon will.
A huge huge thank you to my InnovaLUG guys who critiqued this build and gave some great advice. I was really inspired by the MAK Firefly, so I based the front of the Talon off of the Firefly, but after that, I let my imagination run wild. :)
God bless!
Talons Ready to grab a fish at Bombay Hook NWR.
The muddy feet show that this eagle has been standing on the mudflats.
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Talon caught fish of the evening by an osprey down on the river from my kayak. It is good to be out on the water again after a long winter, although, the river was very treacherous in places. Three times out and I already have kayak calluses, I think I may have over-did it.
BTW- God's (my) loons are back ;-)