The Northern Shrike returned to our feeders just now and pulled another Short-tailed Shrew out from under the snow. After a fierce struggle the shrike killed the shrew with a bite to the back of the neck. Afterwards, it made several other bites to the neck to make sure the shrew was dead, then it flew off into the woods with its prey. What a fierce hunter! Terry Rosenmeier Karen Kluge Hanover, NH **************************************************************** To post messages, send e-mail to: [log in to unmask] Set your e-mail application to PLAIN TEXT ONLY to post messages. To contact the list owner: [log in to unmask] ---------------------------------------------------------------- Web based archives and subscription management are available at: http://listserv.dartmouth.edu/Archives/uv-birders.html ****************************************************************