These little guys are called butcher birds because they capture large prey and butcher it to eat. I've seen them with small snakes.
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11th January 2014, 07:11 PM #1
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Loggerhead Shrike with Prey
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11th January 2014, 07:43 PM #2
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Re: Loggerhead Shrike with Prey
Very nice.
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11th January 2014, 08:11 PM #3Moderator
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Re: Loggerhead Shrike with Prey
My first thought was "cute little bird", then I scaled it to the barbed wire and decided it wasn't as little (nor cute) as I had initially imagined
Great captrue,
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11th January 2014, 08:42 PM #4
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Re: Loggerhead Shrike with Prey
very nice..
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11th January 2014, 09:01 PM #5
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Re: Loggerhead Shrike with Prey
Nice capture Saorsa! I'm surprised that the bug doesn't just fall off the wire, or had the bird impaled it on the of the sharp wire points?
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11th January 2014, 09:15 PM #6
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Re: Loggerhead Shrike with Prey
Really nice - sharp details!
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11th January 2014, 09:28 PM #7
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Re: Loggerhead Shrike with Prey
Yep, it uses the barbs as man made thorns. They are a small bird, the head is proportionally large and they are quick and agressive.
Originally Posted by FrankMi
Last edited by Saorsa; 11th January 2014 at 09:45 PM.
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11th January 2014, 11:16 PM #8
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Re: Loggerhead Shrike with Prey
Nice...the bird and the story are both very interesting. Can't pick a nit on the original shot. Sorry.
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12th January 2014, 02:06 AM #9
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A great shot!
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12th January 2014, 05:24 AM #10
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Re: Loggerhead Shrike with Prey
Never seen those guys. Interesting species.
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12th January 2014, 01:40 PM #11
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Re: Loggerhead Shrike with Prey
But they look so cute. Nice story and photos.
Nancy
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12th January 2014, 03:51 PM #12
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Re: Loggerhead Shrike with Prey
Great images Saorsa,i dont fancy being on the receiving end of that beak!
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