Picture No. 10884386

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Picture No. 10884386

Great Grey Shrike - feeding on impaled mouse on thorn branch (Lanius excubitor) Date

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Branch Excubitor Great Impaled Lanius Shrike Thorn

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> Animals > Mammals > Geomyidae > Lanius

> Ardea Wildlife Pets Environment > Dec2014 > 3

EDITORS COMMENTS
Talk about a 'mouse'-tache meal! This Great Grey Shrike sure knows how to make dining an art form. With its impeccable taste in impaled snacks, this feathered connoisseur has turned a thorny branch into the ultimate gourmet table. Who needs a plate when you can have your very own mouse-on-a-stick? Feeding time for this Lanius excubitor becomes a spectacle of precision and finesse as it delicately balances its prey on the sharp thorns. It's like watching a circus performer juggle their way through dinner, but with feathers instead of sequins. This print captures nature's quirky sense of humor perfectly - showcasing the shrike's clever hunting technique while simultaneously giving us all something to chuckle about. The expression on the bird's face seems to say, 'Look what I caught! Bet you've never seen anything quite like this before. ' So if you're looking for some wall art that will spark conversations and bring smiles, look no further than this snapshot from Ardea Wildlife Pets Environment. Hang it up in your living room or office space and let your guests marvel at Mother Nature's ingenuity. Remember, though: don't try this at home! Leave the impaling skills to our talented avian friends and stick to regular cutlery for your meals.

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