|
|
Post by Gord on Apr 3, 2015 13:11:23 GMT -8
Jamie and I just found a Loggerhead Shrike at Hope Airport. It's in the northeast corner. We got good photos and it's on video! What a great birthday gift Jamie! This might be the bird Ed and John wondered about from yesterday.
|
|
|
|
Post by birder1942 on Apr 3, 2015 15:59:40 GMT -8
Hi Gord. I'm glad you could verify this bird to be Loggerhead Shrike, especially with photos and video. We had kind of hoped that someone else would be around to see it and clinch a decision. This is a new BC bird for Ed and me as well. Hope Airport continues to surprise! John Vooys.
|
|
|
|
Post by b1schmor on Apr 3, 2015 16:00:13 GMT -8
Hello birders,
The shrike was at the same location at 3:30. Thanks for posting quickly Gord and thanks for pointing it out Jason.
Cheers,
Brent Schmor
Harrison Mills
|
|
|
|
Post by Chris on Apr 3, 2015 17:08:12 GMT -8
|
|
|
|
Post by josterhold on Apr 3, 2015 17:39:38 GMT -8
Hello Birders
Thanks for posting so quickly Gord! It is always nice when the word gets out quickly so as many birders as possible get a chance to chase.
Had great looks at the Loggerhead Shrike. I watched it for about an hour as it worked the northeast and southeast ends of the airport. Nice to see you, Brent.
While I was looking at the bird in the scope, Jack Delare showed up to see what I was looking at. He took a look and noted the white throat and broad mask right away. He seems to know his birds pretty darn good. It was nice to finally meet him.
Jason Osterhold
Ryder Lake, BC
|
|
|
|
Post by Gord on Apr 3, 2015 18:34:58 GMT -8
Congrats everyone. Certainly a good B.C. bird. Jamie, it was really nice to share the experience with you! The video turned out pretty well if I say so myself. Here's the link. www.youtube.com/watch?v=b13BsLMtX_UThe best pictures I was able to get.    A young Northern Shrike was patrolling the west end of the airport.  |
|
|
|
Post by bandj on Apr 3, 2015 20:03:22 GMT -8
Gord - that is a great video. Thank you. I was fascinated that the bird could keep its head stationary, while the rest of the body underneath moved with the wind. Quite a trick that!
Bryan
|
|
|
|
Post by deb&tony on Apr 3, 2015 20:50:18 GMT -8
Hi We were at the Hope airport on Wednesday trying to get a connecting flight out of town when we took a photo of the shrike. Just got around to posting it today.  |
|
|
|
Post by kestrel on Apr 3, 2015 21:11:58 GMT -8
Loggerhead shrikes are either endangered or threatened. Awesome find and shots!
|
|
|
|
Post by Chris on Apr 4, 2015 6:14:08 GMT -8
Bird is still here. Denis and I saw it.
|
|
|
|
Post by jamie on Apr 4, 2015 7:23:10 GMT -8
Loggerhead shrikes are either endangered or threatened. Awesome find and shots! Kestrel, the Eastern subspecies of Loggerhead Shrike are endangered and the Prairie subspecies are threatened. I didn't know that!  |
|
|
|
Post by Chris on Apr 4, 2015 19:54:09 GMT -8
Nice to see quite a few people get the shrike. Lifer for me and wasn't expecting to see this species unless it was in Alberta.
Great to bump into you Denis.
It was a great way to start my trip off back to the Peace.
|
|
|
|
Post by expiallyd on Apr 5, 2015 19:45:45 GMT -8
That really is a great video. Thanks for posting it.
Anne
|
|
|
|
Post by Gord on Apr 5, 2015 22:24:09 GMT -8
Anne, glad you enjoyed the video!
Deb and Tony, great eyes as always! Wonderful discovery.
Bryan, I went back and watched the video and see that! That's pretty amazing. I wonder if that helps with spotting prey as opposed to having the head moving all over the place.
It is great to hear that the bird was seen by many people! I have not heard any reports, yay or nay, from today though.
I forgot to mention this bird is a young bird not quite a year's age yet. Interesting that the other sighting was also of a young bird. It's often thought that young birds are more prone to wandering and so far in this case it's been the case.
|
|
|
|
Post by Gord on Apr 6, 2015 11:19:37 GMT -8
Deb and Tony went and looked just a few minutes ago and did not spot it. Len is also there and reports no luck. It may have moved on. Or, it could be out of sight somewhere nearby like the last one in 2011 that hung out on private property. Mind you, that bird was sick which likely reduced its mobility. This bird, however, is clearly very healthy! Hope it gets to its breeding grounds and finds a mate.
|
|
