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Loggerhead Shrikes Unusual Behavior!

Normally when a Loggerhead Shrike catches prey of this size it would impale it or wedge it into the V of a branch. In this case this Shrike has nestlings to feed, so it just stopped off for a quick a bite!
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IMG_8486 (2).JPG		 Loggerhead Shrike Bitting Off The Head of A Preying Mantis!
Loggerhead Shrike Bitting Off The Head of A Preying Mantis!
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IMG_8542 (2).JPG		 The Shrike is about to take off back to its nest!
The Shrike is about to take off back to its nest!		 The Shrike flying back to its nest to feed its hatchlings!
The Shrike flying back to its nest to feed its hatchlings!

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