Lanius ludovicianus

February 15, 2016
Lanius ludovicianus
Growing Native with Petey Mesquitey
Lanius ludovicianus

Feb 15 2016 |

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Show Notes

petey-at-work The Loggerhead Shrike is common, but still a fun sighting when your are out in the field. The first time you find an insect or small reptile stuck on a mesquite spine or a barb wire is always a “what the heck?” moment. Years ago it lead me to investigate the natural history of this wonderful songbird predator or as my friend Peacock calls it, “the homicidal songbird.”

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