Juvenile Northern Shrike at Lock 19 in Peterborough

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Northern Shrike (juvenile) Dec. 27 2013 Peter Beales

Northern Shrike (juvenile – note scaly pattern on the breast and belly) Dec. 27 2013 by Peter Beales

We had a juvenile Northern Shrike in our backyard in town at Lock 19 this afternoon.  Interestingly I also spotted one just west of the Tanney cabin on the Kawartha Nordic ski trails at Haultain yesterday.

Peter Beales, River Road South, Peterborough
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Drew Monkman

I am a retired teacher, naturalist and writer with a love for all aspects of the natural world, especially as they relate to seasonal change.

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