[TN-Bird] Loggerhead Shrikes and feeder failure

From: Beverly Threadgill <karmachanic@xxxxxxxxx>
To: Bird List <tn-bird@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Date: Sat, 16 Jan 2010 18:07:00 -0800 (PST)
There's a loggerhead shrike that I see frequently on 663 (Schochoh Rd) in 
Adairville, KY, just north of Springfield. I just love him and watch for him 
every time I'm headed out. He likes to hang out about a mile from the 
intersection of 663 and 431. 
Imagine my surprise when today, gazing out my kitchen window, a loggerhead 
shrike landed in the tree about 5 feet from my face! I was agog--loved seeing 
him in better detail than ever before. He was just as handsome as you might 
imagine.

I have a feeder on that tree, and, unlike every other feeder I've ever had, I 
have very few takers here. Usually, the resident mocking bird chases everyone 
off. I had a couple of sparrows today, but none while the shrike was here. I 
can't figure out why I'm not attracting birds. Maybe the shrike is here more 
than I know? Anyone have any ideas? I have lots and lots of bushes with 
berries, so the birds may just prefer the berries to my offerings.

Beverly Threadgill Robey
Adairville, Logan County, Kentucky
Just across the state line



      

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