Uncommon and declining in NC, shrikes are always a delight to see!
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Loggerhead Shrike (Lanius ludovicianus)Eagle Lakes Park, Collier Co., FL25 Jan 2023Loggerhead Shrike (Lanius ludovicianus)Eagle Lakes Park, Collier Co., FL25 Jan 2023This shrike found a large beetle that it plans on stashing. Shrikes are also known as "Butcher Birds" because they catch prey and impale the prey item on a thorn or barbed-wire fence for later eating.Loggerhead Shrike (Lanius ludovicianus)Eagle Lakes Park, Collier Co., FL25 Jan 2023Preparing to impale.Loggerhead Shrike (Lanius ludovicianus)Eagle Lakes Park, Collier Co., FL25 Jan 2023Impaling.Loggerhead Shrike (Lanius ludovicianus)Eagle Lakes Park, Collier Co., FL25 Jan 2023Checking it's secure.Loggerhead Shrike (Lanius ludovicianus)Eagle Lakes Park, Collier Co., FL25 Jan 2023Success.
Loggerhead Shrike (Lanius ludovicianus)Eagle Lakes Park, Collier Co., FL25 Jan 2023
Loggerhead Shrike (Lanius ludovicianus)Ft. Caswell, Brunswick Co., NC31 May 2004
Loggerhead Shrike (Lanius ludovicianus)Eagle Lakes Park, Collier Co., FL14 Feb 2014
Loggerhead Shrike (Lanius ludovicianus)Eagle Lakes Park, Collier Co., FL14 Feb 2014
Loggerhead Shrike (Lanius ludovicianus)Pocosin Lakes NWR, Washington Co., NC8 Nov 2014
