Northern Shrike Sighting

This Sunday, my family was visiting my parents house in Saint Paul, MN. We were enjoying some hot tea and cookies when my dad excitedly announced, "Everyone, come to the window and look at who is sitting on the bird feeder!" We all stopped visiting and looked out the window together. My dad asked if we knew what it was? We guessed wrong several times but finally named the bird....A Northern Shrike.

Photo by: Tom Munson

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This is exciting for us becuase their back yard is located in the city. This is a bird that is more commonly seen in rural areas. This was my second sighting of a Shrike in my life. Happy New Year to you and yours!!!!