41 thoughts on “Crimson-breasted Shrike”

1. Judy @ NewEnglandGardenAndThread February 9, 2016 at 8:35 pm

   That is one handsome bird who definitely fits the bill of vibrant. 🙂

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   1. de Wets Wild Post authorFebruary 10, 2016 at 3:58 am

      No question about their beauty, thank you Judy!

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2. Michelle Noël February 5, 2016 at 11:16 pm

   What stunning colors!

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   1. de Wets Wild Post authorFebruary 6, 2016 at 3:18 am

      They really are beautifully marked!

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3. OrganicIsBeautiful February 1, 2016 at 11:55 am

   Lovely picture 😉
   Sabrina – http://OrganicIsBeautifil.com

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   1. de Wets Wild Post authorFebruary 1, 2016 at 4:27 pm

      Thank you Sabrina!

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4. scrapydo2.wordpress.com February 1, 2016 at 9:47 am

   Rooibors laksman! Eerste keer wat ek hom gesien het in bosse by Potgietersrus was n belewenis. Mens sien hul nie sommer nie. Ek dink hul is nogal gebiedsgebonde. Pragtige fotos.

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   1. de Wets Wild Post authorFebruary 1, 2016 at 4:26 pm

      Dankie Ineke! Ja, dis nogal die soort voel wat n mens onthou as jy hom mooi te siene kry ne?

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      1. scrapydo2.wordpress.com February 1, 2016 at 10:39 pm

         Beslis. Ek is net dankbaar dat ek in my lewe die geleentheid gehad het om redelik in die natuur te kon wees en spesiale plante en diere te kon sien.
5. anotherday2paradise February 1, 2016 at 5:14 am

   He’s gorgeous! Definitely very vibrant 😃

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   1. de Wets Wild Post authorFebruary 1, 2016 at 4:25 pm

      If only they weren’t so shy, the crimson-breasted shrike could’ve been a real superstar!

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6. prior2001 January 31, 2016 at 5:05 am

   Vibrant – and gorgeous!!!

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   1. de Wets Wild Post authorJanuary 31, 2016 at 5:19 am

      Thank you Yvette!

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7. rondomtaliedraai January 30, 2016 at 8:02 pm

   Tot hulle sit vir julle stil. Wat hoor julle van die toekennings?

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   1. de Wets Wild Post authorJanuary 31, 2016 at 4:42 am

      Dit het maar lank stil sit gekos vir ons voor hulle dit naby genoeg gewaag het dat ons n foto kon neem. Nog net een dag se duim vashou – die wenners word 1 Februarie aangekondig.

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      1. rondomtaliedraai January 31, 2016 at 7:33 pm

         Ek kan nie wag nie!
8. kathydoremus January 30, 2016 at 2:42 pm

   Vibrant was the exact word that came to my mind before I even saw it was the challenge. And using spider webs for nest building – how cool is that!

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   1. de Wets Wild Post authorJanuary 31, 2016 at 4:40 am

      I just knew you were going to like our challenge contribution this week, Kathy!

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9. nowathome January 30, 2016 at 1:29 pm

   Pragtige foto’s van die helderkleurige voeltjie!!

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   1. de Wets Wild Post authorJanuary 31, 2016 at 4:39 am

      Baie dankie Aletta!

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10. restlessjo January 30, 2016 at 11:12 am

    Pretty little thing 🙂

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    1. de Wets Wild Post authorJanuary 31, 2016 at 4:39 am

       Most certainly, thanks Jo!

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11. Sonia January 30, 2016 at 6:52 am

    Oh my … what a beauty!! Lovely colors.

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    1. de Wets Wild Post authorJanuary 31, 2016 at 4:37 am

       Thank you very much, Sonia!

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12. montucky January 30, 2016 at 5:30 am

    Spectacular color on these! Beautiful shade of red!

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    1. de Wets Wild Post authorJanuary 31, 2016 at 4:36 am

       They really are very striking birds. Thanks for the visit, Montucky!

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13. Heyjude January 30, 2016 at 1:24 am

    No missing him in the tree!

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    1. de Wets Wild Post authorJanuary 30, 2016 at 3:13 am

       Despite their brilliant colour, they are actually pretty good at hiding, would you believe?

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       1. Heyjude January 30, 2016 at 2:41 pm

          I do believe. Birds have a tendency to hide from me!

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15. Nature on the Edge January 29, 2016 at 10:56 pm

    Fabulous little fella, pretty well ‘look at me’ colours. Interesting to read about the nest building materials – bark and spiderweb – must be a work of art.

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    1. de Wets Wild Post authorJanuary 30, 2016 at 3:12 am

       I’d love to see a nest myself one day, Liz!

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       1. Nature on the Edge February 1, 2016 at 9:57 pm

          First prize 🙂
16. Amy January 29, 2016 at 9:52 pm

    Beautiful capture!

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    1. de Wets Wild Post authorJanuary 30, 2016 at 3:11 am

       Thank you Amy!

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17. Leya January 29, 2016 at 9:28 pm

    That, I call vibrant!

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    1. de Wets Wild Post authorJanuary 30, 2016 at 3:11 am

       Good to know our entry fits the challenge well, thank you Ann-Christine!

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18. Alice January 29, 2016 at 8:21 pm

    That vibrant bird caught my eye. I am enjoying a visit to your site.

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    1. de Wets Wild Post authorJanuary 29, 2016 at 8:36 pm

       We’re glad you took a turn this way, Alice! Welcome!

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19. Tom Schultz January 29, 2016 at 8:18 pm

    Great contrasts in these photos!

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    1. de Wets Wild Post authorJanuary 29, 2016 at 8:20 pm

       Thank you Tom, and welcome here!

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