Northern Shrike

Lanius excubitor

Northern Shrike
This bird was photographed north of Waterloo, Ontario during February, 2005.
 
impaled prey
Shrikes often cache their prey on thorns or in the crotches of branches. I photographed this scene at Cranberry Marsh, Whitby, Ontario during January, 2005.
 
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Last updated January 17, 2008

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