Loggerhead Shrike on Bench outside our back patio door.
April 25, 2024 7:48 pm
Loggerhead Shrike on Bench outside our back patio door.
“Look at the birds of the air, for they neither sow nor reap nor gather into barns; yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not of more value than they?” (Matthew 6:26 NKJV)
While eating our supper this evening, our friendly Loggerhead Shrike showed up again. He landed on his favorite perch, the hook out in the yard. (these are older photos, who keeps a camera at the table?)
Loggerhead Shrike (Lanius ludovicianus) on hook – by Lee Closeup
He and the Mockingbird takes turns using that favorite spot to land and watch for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. We see both of them quite often, especially this time of the year.
In case you’re curious, the Latin name Lanius is Great Grey Shrike. The ludovicianus means “butcher” and laniare – “to tear to pieces.” They have been referred to at times a “butcher birds” because of what they do to their victims.
We have featured quite a few articles about this beautiful bird, and here is one, written by JJSJ, “Dr. Jim”, that tells and shows the “butcher bird” at work:
Thankfully, we haven’t found any of these kinds of catches hanging around in our yard!
Just thought I’d share our latest visitor to the yard. I’m sure he will migrate north soon, but hopefully we will see him in the fall again. I still never cease to be amazed by the Lord’s designs in His Creation!
Check out some of the many articles about this beautiful bird that we have written about before:
Posted by Lee
Categories: Birds, Birds of the World, Birdwatching, Christian
Tags: Backyard Birding, Loggerhead Shrike
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Its always a delight to have the locals call in Lee
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By aussiebirder on April 26, 2024 at 3:50 pm
Yes, it is. Wish more would stop by, but then, it might get a bit crowded out there. :)
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By Lee on April 26, 2024 at 3:58 pm