Red-backed Shrike. Price: £11.00.

Image by RSPB

Their grisly nickname of 'butcher bird' comes from impaling their prey.

Red-backed Shrike (Lanius collurio) (Linnaeus, 1758) Αετομάχος - Δακκανούρα - Cyprus - Duration: 1:01. ” Ended: 10 Apr, 2020 12:32:56 BST. Its range is contracting, and it is now probably extinct in Great Britain as a breeding bird, although it is frequent on migration. The photograph is of a stock image. It breeds in open cultivated country with hawthorn and dog rose. Condition: Used “ Card and badge are in a new condition. The sun did eventually reappear and stayed to warm the senses and take in what is a fabulous place. Red-backed Shrike This bird breeds in most of Europe and western Asia and winters in tropical Africa. An adult male Red Backed Shrike rests on a branch at Lake Farm Country Park on July 21, 2012 in Hayes, England.

It is named as a protected bird in Britain under a Biodiversity Action Plan. The red-backed shrike - or "butcher bird" - which was almost driven to extinction in Britain has bred again on Dartmoor, the RSPB says. Red-backed Shrike Otmoor RSPB Oxon 7/9/15. ( Getty Images ) The idea of a Lazarus species is a fascinating one. Minsmere RSPB Get link; Facebook; Twitter; Pinterest; Email; Other Apps - July 12, 2020 A trip to Minsmere for some sun, sea air and whatever ever may be lurking within these magnificent environs. Details about RED BACKED SHRIKE BIRD pin badge RSPB interest SGW Rare and scarce series.. See original listing.

RED BACKED SHRIKE BIRD pin badge RSPB interest SGW Rare and scarce series..

The sun was out - briefly - followed by cloud that then exposed a cool south-easterly breeze.