Thursday 26 March 2015

Now two Great Grey Shrikes

(Click over sketch to enlarge)

On Wednesday March 18th 2015 we were very priviliged at Hutton Roof to receive the 2nd Great Grey Shirike which I managed to personally see them both on the 24th.  The second bird is of a darker phase than the bird that has overwintered with us.

 I just thought I would do this sketch to make note of the additional bird and for the first bird to lay down the ground rules to the new arrival.

No. 1 rule is that the Shrike must appear at least twice a day for the benefit of the local birdwatchers!



Another version showing one shrike looking down to the other Shrike
in a "subordinate" pose whilst instructions eg: ground rules are given.