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The dark mask of this Northern Shrike does not seem to be as fully developed as you would see on an adult Norther Shrike. Also the scaled, brownish breast suggests a first winter shrike of this species. This predator, which feeds on small birds, showed up in our feeder area this week but was not successful in its hunt.
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