Fri 28 March 2008

Shrike and Ruby-throated Hummingbird

Chapter 35 from Burgess's Bird Book Shrike Song: "queedle, queedle"  It eats mice, insects, caterpillars and small birds.  He puts food on a thorn to keep it for latter.  Also makes it eaiser to tear.  He sits high on a tree looking for his prey. Ruby-throated Hummingbird Can actually hear their wings humming.  It is the smallest bird.  It can fly backwards and hover.  They have a very long beak.  Baby flies at 21 days.  They fly fast.  The boys have ruby-red on neck, girl doesn't

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