Woodchat Shrike (Lanius senator)

Although it is still to be seen, the woodchat shrike is in the meantime on the list of endangered bird species.

From his raised hide …

… he is on the look-out intently for …

… a catch, like insects or even small birds:

All the so far shown woodchat shrikes had been adult animals. Here is now a young bird:

Well, the most important job of cleaning the plumage he is already managing best:

And also hunting, because he catches an insect quick as lightning and …

… kills it against the fence:

Here he looks like he is deeply proud of himself, doesn´t he?!

In summer 2009 ...

... we met these cute little guys ...

... at several places and ...

... they had been very little shy!

21.8.2010 - La Janda:

21.8.2010 - La Janda:

9.4.2011 - La Janda:

4.5.2015 Guadalquivir

4.5.2015 Guadalquivir

4.5.2015 Guadalquivir

4.5.2015 Guadalquivir

Birgit Kremer