Nov 9, 2015, 10:03
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Nov 9, 2015, 10:06
As good as the rest. Ed.
Nov 9, 2015, 14:53
So nice...what is it though...? Keep posting your fantastic bird shots! Jeff
Nov 9, 2015, 15:01
(Nov 9, 2015, 14:53)Freeman Wrote: [ -> ]So nice...what is it though...? Keep posting your fantastic bird shots! Jeff
This is a Northern Shrike Jeff - a predatory songbird that breeds in taiga and tundra and winters in southern Canada and the northern United States.
John
Nov 9, 2015, 15:38
Hi John Thanks for info - well, bless me, I've seen the great grey shrike and the red backed shrike this year along the Danube and the great grey shrike has been seen this week here in Worcestershire. John, more birds, please! Jeff
Nov 10, 2015, 04:34
Beautiful for sure!
Nov 10, 2015, 21:41
Cute little bird with a mean looking hooked beak!
Nov 10, 2015, 22:44
Good shot well taken! I live in Calgary... would this bird be local to me? I will keep a look out ...
Thanks for the share
Kind regards
Rolf
Thanks for the share
Kind regards
Rolf
Nov 10, 2015, 23:02
(Nov 10, 2015, 22:44)Rolf Wrote: [ -> ]Good shot well taken! I live in Calgary... would this bird be local to me? I will keep a look out ...There should be this time of year - this species prefers forest edges , open willow brush and brush-bordered swamps and bogs .
Thanks for the share
Kind regards
Rolf
John