The Vireo and Shield Bug Standoff by CavalierLady

Photography • Animals • posted on Oct 29, 2014

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This Blue-Headed Vireo and Shield Bug stand toe to toe, nose to nose in a tense standoff. Bet you can guess who won the standoff. :) Try zoom to see the details better. Thanks very much for your views and comments.

Comments (18)

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Cyve

6:28PM | Wed, 29 October 2014

WOW... Marvelous close-up.

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MrsRatbag

8:11PM | Wed, 29 October 2014

Fantastic shot! Looks like the bird is playing with his food a little... ;)

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durleybeachbum

1:57AM | Thu, 30 October 2014

What a great shot!

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jayfar

3:05AM | Thu, 30 October 2014

In the UK we call this a shrike and they have a habit of pinning their prey on a thorn to eat later, This is an excellent shot Maria and zoom is best.

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