Masked Shrike

Masked Shrike

Lanius nubicus

This 1cy bird was the 3rd record for Britain, and it was found on September 20th 2014 at Spurn. The bird was filmed by Clare gillatt.

Masked Shrike

Masked Shrike

Lanius nubicus

This first for Britain was found at Kilrenny, Anstruther, Fife on October 29th 2004, and were last seen November 14th.
It was filmed by Derek Turner.

BOU/BBRC wrote in November 2005

 "There have been several previous claims, including an adult seen at Bamburgh, Northumberland on 22 October 1961. One of the reasons for rejection at the time was the unusually late date. With date no longer being an issue, this record was recirculated with the Kilrenny file but, due to insufficient detail in the description, was felt by the Committee not to meet the standards necessary for acceptance of a first for Britain"