We all know about hummingbirds, but to see them in a new light is always exciting. After studying their sounds and habits, we are so anxious to get a feeder for our backyard and watch them for ourselves. Listen to their call and buzz here
Shrikes were a new bird for us altogether. I had no idea what they were, but now I'm on the lookout. A clue for us to recognize them would be their similarity to a mockingbird which we have in abundance here in Texas (our state bird). They are primarily black and white though with a black stripe across their eyes. What is interesting about these birds is that they actually catch mice and English sparrows and other insects and stakes them on thorn bushes in order to save the meal until they are ready to eat. For such a small bird, that is fascinating! Listen to their call here
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