Lanius ludovicianus. #217 Like other members of its family, the Loggerhead Shrike impales its prey, including voles, mice, shrews, large insects, lizards, frogs and small snakes, on thorns and barbs as a means of storage. Shrikes seem to have an uncanny memory for the location of their food caches, and they have been known to find prey that has been stored for up to 8 months. Fix and Bezener, 2000. I got this shot thanks to Bay Area Photographer Alex Navarro.
We actually saw one of these guys hunting a vole and flying away with it's prey. It's impressive that a little bird like this can kill such a tough preys.
Thanks Joe, but yours still the best. I hope to see your pic, someday in the cover of a nature magazine. Happy holidays to you and your family and happy birding in 2008. Best.
Congratulations, that's a great shot of the Shrike. You got so close to him. You can clearly see the size of the talons on this relatively small bird. Excellent capture Yamil. All the best to you and your family during the holiday season. Joe
Very nice capture, Yamil! I like your composition with him sitting on the branch, searching for new prey. Have a good Christmas and Happy New Year, too! Dave.
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