The Loggerhead Shrike, A Rare Opportunity, Part 2 of 4

In the previous post, we left the Loggerhead Shrike hanging onto a dried sunflower stalk trying to keep its balance in the wind. I was convinced the shrike was going to fly off to find a more secure perch. Well, it did take off, but instead of flying away, it actually flew even closer to where I was standing. It landed on a more secure perch and began scanning the ground for any prey that might be hiding in the grass below:

This bird did not seem the least bit concerned about my close presence... (to be continued)

This set of photographs was taken at the Roosevelt Park Trailhead on the Mission Reach of the San Antonio River on Thursday, January 2, 2014.