A so elegant butcher ! (lanius collurio)

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  olivewarbler

• Jul 3, 2008

Nice sketch bru.b. It's cousin, the loggerhead, was always one of my favorite birds during winter in Arizona.

 

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  Donald Talbott

• Jul 3, 2008

Hope you have a splendid holiday Bernard, look forward to your return, we will miss your drawings while you are away. Best Wishes Donald :t:

 

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  Adalia

• Jul 3, 2008

Oh Bernard we shall miss you!! I love this sketch :bounce::bounce: :t::t: I have never seen a shrike in the flesh but understand they earn their other name of Butcher Bird!!:eek!::eek!: Have a good holiday.... a bientot |=)||=)|

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Cora.

 

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  jonesboy

• Jul 3, 2008

Top draw Bernard, Shrikes are one of my favourite birds!!!

 

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  madamcoolpix

• Jul 3, 2008

So, you are leaving us!!! :eek!: :-C ... Hope you have a great time on holidays, and thank you for treating us with this beautiful "butcher" (loved that! :'D) before your depart. Thanks for it!!! :t: :t: :t: As Cora said, we'll miss you badly!!!

 

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  julie61

• Jul 3, 2008

Bernard, another brilliant drawing....have a wonderful holiday o:t::t:

 

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  bru.b

• Jul 3, 2008

Many thanks for all your kind comments and for your nice words :t:

 

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  Digiscoper321

• Jul 3, 2008

A typical pose of the Shrike,Bernard,just waiting for something coming its way. Have a nice holiday and don't forget your sketchbook and your pencils! ; :t:

 

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  bru.b

• Jul 3, 2008

I don't forget them,Ove ...Thanks for your words! I thought about your golfe-course shrikes with this one

 

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  timwootton

• Jul 3, 2008

One of my favourite birds, beautifully depicted - nice work Bernard. Have a fine holiday!