Since Phil Davis didn't chime in, I will. Loggerhead Shrike is a Maryland review 
species anywhere in the state. Northern Shrike is no longer reviewable. 
Observers should try and get clear photos of this bird although written 
documentation is just as important.
 
Tyler Bell

California, Maryland 

----- Original Message ----
From: Matt Hafner <>
To: 
Sent: Sat, January 1, 2011 5:34:53 PM
Subject: Re: [MDOSPREY] Shrike at Pickering Creek

With Rob's photos posted and finally having some time to look at them.  I feel 
much more confident in identifying the Pickering Creek bird as a Loggerhead 
Shrike.  I've feel the overall shape of its "cute" rounded head, small and 
broad-based bill, dark gray back, very thin and indistinct white line over the 
eye (not always noticeable), shape of the black mask, and white throat 
contrasting with a gray chest safely confirm the bird as a Loggerhead.  


If anyone else disagrees or had different impressions in the field, please feel 
free to comment and start a discussion.  I think there's a lot to be learned 
here.  


Good birding,

Matt Hafner
Forest Hill, MD

-----Original Message-----
From: Robert Ostrowski <>
To: 
Sent: Fri, Dec 31, 2010 9:55 pm
Subject: Re: [MDOSPREY] Shrike at Pickering Creek

Hi Gail, 

I've posted some photos to my Flickr page. Feel free to comment. 

http://www.flickr.com/photos/35144142@N04/sets/72157625717500122/ 

Happy New Years, 
Rob Ostrowski 
Crofton, MD