Thursday, 20 May 2010

Brown Shrike At Lands End

An Asiatic Brown Shrike was found at Lands End today, a female according to the more experienced birders. The bird was found by Mark Warren and a first for Cornwall ,and me, if you discount the Lizard Shrike who's ID remained balanced between an Isabeline and Brown . A major effort was made by several birders especially Martin Elliot to establish its ID. The photo's are mediocre as the subject was mobile and elusive. Please click on the images to enlarge. Thanks to John for the phone call.





6 comments:

  1. Nice one Sam, you always seem to be in the right place! Well done.

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  2. Agreed ! Lovely bird .. Shame I don't live that far down west !

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  3. He is a pretty little thing. Glad you were there to catch him!

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  4. Hi Sam Another rare one in the bag, so well done on that. Just hope it sticks around for the weekend.

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  5. Well done Sam, you did very well considering the distance of the bird. Wasn't it a cracker!

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  6. Well done Sam. It's a lovely bird too.

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