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dbellilo

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on: January 31, 2011, 06:50:55 PM
Hi folks
This is from Col. Samuel Smith Park on Sunday...was delighted to have the friendly butcherbird land quite close to me. I watched him hunt for a while...you'll notice the blood on his pretty little face...
Best,
David B.


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Reply #1 on: January 31, 2011, 06:57:45 PM
Look at him checking you out, he's in love!!  :P
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Reply #2 on: January 31, 2011, 07:09:18 PM
Look at those tail feathers! He needs to stop picking fights with the kestrel. :D Great photos.
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Reply #3 on: January 31, 2011, 07:12:58 PM
That's right! I've heard about the kestrel/shrike wars at Colonel Sam, but have yet to have the lucky privilege of seeing it myself...some day soon, maybe...
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Reply #4 on: January 31, 2011, 07:17:40 PM
I just want to see the Shrike.  One day this February I hope.

Excellent shots!
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Reply #5 on: January 31, 2011, 07:29:49 PM
nice shots david
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Reply #6 on: January 31, 2011, 07:55:33 PM
Also known as the BUTCHERBIRD because of the way he impales his prey! He goes for insects and smaller birds! Gruesome but true; what a beautiful little bird...
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Reply #7 on: January 31, 2011, 10:06:56 PM
Really nice angle on this one! Great shot.
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Reply #8 on: January 31, 2011, 10:42:19 PM
Very Nice. I like those poses.

Mike
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Reply #9 on: January 31, 2011, 10:58:44 PM
He's a good bird all right! Thanks for looking, folks...
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Reply #10 on: January 31, 2011, 11:55:55 PM
Is this shrike at the park consistently?  I would love to see one of these!  What does it eat at this time of year?
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