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Shrikes, like these juvenile Loggerhead Shrikes, are often called "butcher birds" because of their habit of impaling prey on thorns or even on barbed wire fences.
Their unlucky prey includes large insects, rodents and small birds. A hint of their predatory habit is bespoken by the hook shape of their upper beak.
Who would imagine that this downy young shrike will soon carry out such seemingly gruesome acts?
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Dawn, "Evil fluff balls" - I don't think those words have ever been put together before!
Barbara & Donna, it's always a special treat to see the young ones of any species!
Posted by: The Zen Birdfeeder | July 12, 2012 at 10:33 AM
How cute! Great shots. I don't like how they kill Horned Lizards here in the southwest, but that is nature. Thanks for sharing these, I've never seen babies.
Posted by: Donna Simonetti | July 11, 2012 at 11:13 AM
Great shots - these birds are endangered in Canada and I've only ever seen one... such a treat to see your beautiful babies!
Posted by: Barbara | July 11, 2012 at 09:17 AM
Those evil little fluff balls! :)) nice shots Zen of the birds
Posted by: Dawn fine | July 10, 2012 at 04:19 PM