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Red-backed Shrike at Wanstead

30/8/2018

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A first-winter Red-backed Shrike was found at Wanstead Flats on Tuesday and was still showing well today, so I headed down for an hour after work to see if it'd play ball. I found the bird near enough instantly, although it proved quite restless and mobile.
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Red-backed Shrike, Wanstead Flats, 30 August 2018
While not the wariest shrike I've seen in my life, it was fair to say that it wasn't the most confiding, either. Nonetheless, with a bit of patience (and luck!), it was possible to creep up on the bird and get within range for some half-decent record shots. It was also nice to watch it catching and dismembering several wasps. Shrikes are always enjoyable and this bird was no exception. Another great bird for Wanstead.
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jono lethbridge link
31/8/2018 10:45:26 am

Lovely Josh, best I've seen of our special visitor.

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Josh Jones
5/9/2018 05:40:22 am

Thanks Jono, really great bird and a pleasure to have finally visited your beloved patch!

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