Even though I've never seen one in real life, the Loggerhead Shrike has always been my favorite birdie. Shrikes feed on insects, rodents, and even small birds. They often impale their prey on thorns or barb-wire fences. In some of the older bird books, the authors scorn the Shrike and find their impaling skills appalling. I've always applauded their impaling skills. I've spent many school room hours day dreaming about car-sized Shrikes that impale nuns to flag poles, tree branches, playground equipment, crosses and TV antennas. God save the Shrike! We mean it man!Bobby Pins
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