Northern Shrike a/k/a Butcher Bird
Aug 4, 2015 11:38:46 #
First post. Trying to get this right?
This beak was not made for cracking seeds.
This beak was not made for cracking seeds.
Shrike
Aug 4, 2015 12:35:15 #
Glad you decided to join in the fun, Jlavern :)
An interesting and pretty bird. Can you tell us what corner of the planet you shot this? You can also go to the "my profile" link at top of page to insert your general, or specific, location under your avatar.
An interesting and pretty bird. Can you tell us what corner of the planet you shot this? You can also go to the "my profile" link at top of page to insert your general, or specific, location under your avatar.
Aug 4, 2015 13:20:03 #
Thanks Linda. I updated my profile as you suggested.
I have enjoyed your posts for some time.
Shot in front yard.
I have enjoyed your posts for some time.
Shot in front yard.
Aug 4, 2015 13:54:58 #
Jlavern wrote:
Thanks Linda. I updated my profile as you suggested.
I have enjoyed your posts for some time.
Shot in front yard.
I have enjoyed your posts for some time.
Shot in front yard.
Thank you kindly :)
Aug 5, 2015 11:29:50 #
Jlavern thanks for the post and welcome to the Hog!
Not sure but I think this is the first time I've seen the Shrike so really appreciate the image.
Thanks for posting, keep 'em coming! :)
Tom
Not sure but I think this is the first time I've seen the Shrike so really appreciate the image.
Thanks for posting, keep 'em coming! :)
Tom
Aug 5, 2015 14:51:26 #
Wide range all the way to the Gulf. In rural South he is called "Butcher Bird" due to his propensity to make a kill (usually grasshoppers, locusts, lizards, etc.) He catches more than is needed and hangs it out to dry on fences and other spukes until it is needed. Thus 'Butcher Bird'.
Interesting little bird with big attitude. In flight looks like a small Mockingbird due to coloration. They have a distinctive raptor's beak.
Thanks for your welcome and comments, Tom.
Your input is greatly appreciated as I struggle to get the hang of this posting on the Hog site.
John
Interesting little bird with big attitude. In flight looks like a small Mockingbird due to coloration. They have a distinctive raptor's beak.
Thanks for your welcome and comments, Tom.
Your input is greatly appreciated as I struggle to get the hang of this posting on the Hog site.
John
Aug 5, 2015 20:56:18 #
John never hesitate to post a question - there are a lot of really good and talented people (with the occasional curmudgeon of course) who are more than happy to help.
And thanks for the Shrike information ... as I said I've never seen one before so this was indeed a treat.
Best,
Tom
And thanks for the Shrike information ... as I said I've never seen one before so this was indeed a treat.
Best,
Tom
Aug 6, 2015 17:31:39 #
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