Great shots, David,--excellent timing.
These grow everywhere around here. Downloading is recommended.
P1000.
The first two pics show a juvie--the last two show an adult. Butcher birds have a beautiful song, but their habits are not always as nice. They have a 'larder', which is usually a small, spiky branch. On these spikes, they hang future meals, just like a butcher hangs sides of beef in his cold room. These meals could be frogs, mice, lizards, & baby birds. Downloading is recommended.
P1000.
Thank you all for your comments. I appreciate them very much.
Earl.
Thanks for looking, folks. I appreciate your comments very much.
Earl.
Bit of a mixed bag there, Janos--a nice one though.
Different, Bob, but I like it.
Excellent shots, David. Must be downloaded to really appreciate.