The Southern or Common fiscal (lanius collaris) Blending in Modern Structures

It is wonderful that our feathered friends have adapted to our modern homes and structures. It is sad that their habitats have been destroyed and in some cases eradicated, but at the same time, it is wonderful that they have adapted to our modern cement and tarred road structures. Take for example the Helmeted Guineafowl in the Western Cape (South Africa). In the urban areas where the traffic (cars) is not that bad, they are flourishing in numbers. It is not an uncommon sight to see 20 of them chilling at the side of the road. Various other feathered friends have adapted to the urban structures, but with this modern adaptation comes what I think is a hyper-sensitivity or responsiveness. Some of these feathered friends are so hyper-sensitive or responsive that I have never been able to take photographs of them. The slightest movement scares them away. I guess this is important especially in the case of cats and dogs trying to catch them. This week I managed to capture a couple of images of the Southern or Common fiscal (lanius collaris). I only had a couple of seconds before he or she flew away. It is also interesting to see how he or she blends in with modern structures like the gate. Sitting perfectly still, you might not even know he/she is sitting there. In any case, please enjoy the photographs of this very interesting bird!