THE NORTHERN S1IRIKK. 



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trees, especially apple. In their nesting they are usually half gregarious, so 

 that a small orchard may contain a dozen nests, while another as good, a 



CANNING SEASON. 



Photo by J. B. Parker. 



little way removed, has none. During the breeding season the birds are un- 

 usually silent, but when discovered stick closely to their nests even to the point 

 of being taken by the hand. Tt is on this account, as well as fur their sleek- 

 ness, that they are favorite birds with the photographer. 



No. 127. 



NORTHERN SHRIKE. 



A. O. U. No. 621. Lanius borealis Vieill. 



Synonyms— Great Northern Shrike; Butcher-bird. 



Description.— Adult: Upper parts clear, bluish gray, lightest— almost 

 w hite — on upper tail-coverts; extreme forehead whitish; wings and tad black, 

 the former with a conspicuous white spot at base of primaries, the latter with 



