Hi All, A Northern Shrike was found (by myself and Matt Oswald) actively hunting on a property just outside Mitchell....southwest of town. It was clearly visible from the roadway as it sat on fence posts on the west side of the property.
This porperty is interesting in that it hasn't been cultivated by all appearances in at least a couple of decades. As a result it is perfect habitat for the shrike...including tall grasses and many thorny shrubs. I'm hopeful that this shrike will remain in the area for a while.. Happy holidays, Dave J Brown Directions to the property: Take highway #23 south from Mitchell and take Line 32 west (this is the first road to the right). Continue past the first intersection and then watch for the property on the north side of the road (right)...it's between the emergency markers 6501 and 6539A.
