I received the following message about the shrike in Washington County seen today. 

Bob Ringler 
Eldersburg MD 
 



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From: "Mike and Donna Welch" <> 
To: "Bob Ringler" <> 
Sent: Tuesday, January 12, 2010 11:57:56 AM GMT -05:00 US/Canada Eastern 
Subject: Shrike in Washington County 


Hi Bob, 

Barbara Gearhart and I went to look for the Northern Shrike reported by Brad Lanning.  We found a shrike right where Brad described, but we are convinced that the bird is a Loggerhead.  The mask was quite heavy with only a trace of white above it.  The bill was short and all black with only a tiny hook.  The top of the head and back were dark.  There was no scalloping on the breast of the bird.  Finally, the shape of the bird was chunky like a typical Loggerhead. 

Interestingly, it is probably within a mile or two of where the Loggerhead Shrike was seen last year. 

It would be great if you could check it out. 

Mike Welch